CACI International

Staff AI/ML Engineer

CACI International$108K — $227K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or related field
  • 8+ years of AI/ML development experience
  • Proficiency with Python and ML libraries like PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, Polars
  • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Experience with deep learning architectures
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g. git, GitLab, Bitbucket)
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Implement machine learning algorithms within a small interdisciplinary team
  • Analyze large datasets from various domains including images, text, and time series
  • Review and integrate findings from cutting-edge research publications
  • Create technical documentation and user guides for implemented algorithms
  • Understand and maintain training and deployment pipelines using AWS services
  • Provide training and mentoring to team members on AI/ML practices

Benefits

  • Culture of integrity and innovation
  • Flexible time off policy for better work-life balance
  • Access to robust learning resources and professional development opportunities
  • Focus on continuous growth and career advancement
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, and retirement support
Full Job Description
Job Title: Staff AI/ML Engineer

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

This position is for a Staff AI/ML Engineer looking for new challenging problems. You should have experience working in research teams prototyping and developing AI/ML algorithms. You will support the development of AI/ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines including object detection/classification, natural language processing, time series prediction/classification, reinforcement learning, and large language models.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement machine learning algorithms as part of a small interdisciplinary team
  • Analyze large multi-domain datasets including images, text, time series, and graph data
  • Review and apply cutting-edge research publications
  • Create technical documentation and user guides
  • Understand training and deployment pipelines including AWS services
  • Provide training and mentoring to team members


Qualifications:

Required:
  • B.S. in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or related field
  • 8+ years of AI/ML development experience
  • Proficiency with Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, Polars
  • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Experience with deep learning architectures
  • Experience contributing on a team using version control (e.g. git, GitLab, Bitbucket)
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Polygraph


Desired:
  • M.S. or PhD in relevant technical field
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience with MCP, Microsoft Agent Framework, HuggingFace, LangChain, OpenCV
  • Experience with GenAI Ops techniques (e.g. LLM-as-a-judge) and frameworks (e.g. LangFuse, MLFlow, Arize Phoenix)
  • Experience with LLMs, Transformers, YOLO, GANs, Reinforcement Learning Linux and AWS experience
  • Experience with CUDA and Python libraries such as CuPy, Numba, CuSignal, CuDF, etc.
  • Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization (e.g. Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)
  • Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$108,400 - 227,500 USD

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
NASDAQ

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