Machine Learning Engineer

Lead AI/ML Software EngineerDefense Technology / AI Mission SystemsDefense Tech Scale-up$180,000 - $250,000 + Full BenefitsRemote (preference for candidates based in VA, CO, WA, FL, MA)The CompanyCustomer-obsessed defense technology firm empowering U.S. military agencies with cutting-edge AI and data solutions.Pioneer in autonomous data fusion, agentic AI, and distributed data systems at scale.Creators of a premier AI Mission System enabling operators to rapidly deploy and govern AI workflows.Why Join?Lead the architectural evolution of a premier flagship AI mission platform.Work at the dynamic intersection of distributed systems, Kubernetes, and production LLMs.High-impact environment solving complex technical problems for real-world mission outcomes.Collaborative engineering culture focused on developer enablement, continuous learning, and technical quality.The RoleA technical, hands-on role where you will:Drive architectural decisions across full-stack distributed systems and AI platform components.Lead major engineering epics from conception through deployment to production.Rationalize microservices architectures to reduce operational complexity and increase system reliability.Partner with AI/ML teams to operationalize agentic workflows and optimize real-time inference.Optimize platform performance across cloud and latency-sensitive edge environments.Conduct high-impact design reviews and mentor engineers across all levels.The Essential Requirements6+ years of production software engineering experience across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.Deep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, and distributed systems.Demonstrated experience or exposure to deploying ML models or LLMs in production systems.U.S. Citizenship required with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.What Will Make You Stand OutExperience building agentic AI frameworks, orchestration tools, or real-time streaming (Kafka/Flink).Familiarity with DoD security standards (IL4/IL5/IL6, RMF) or active federal security clearances.If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume through this site.No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role. Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.Keywords for Search (SEO)Lead Software Engineer, AI Systems Architect, Distributed Systems Engineer, Kubernetes Infrastructure, Machine Learning Ops, Agentic AI Platform, Microservices Engineering, Python, Go, Cloud Native Developer, Defense Tech