AI/ML Platform Developer

Job Title: Sr. AI Platform DeveloperLocation: Herndon, VA (Onsite) – Need localDuration: 6 months C2HMOI: Phone/Video (MSTeams)  Job Description:Hybrid Office: Must be in office at least 4 days per week (Herndon, VA) with the expectation that there maybe weeks where 5 days are required.Conversion Status: Must be willing to convert to FTE in October 2026 Sr. AI Platform Developer (Years of Experience: 8-10) Programming Languages: Mastery of Python is essential, with R, Java, and C++ also being highly valuable.Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL): You'll need a deep understanding of ML concepts (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning) and neural network architectures like CNNs and RNNs.AI/ML Frameworks and Libraries: Proficiency is required in tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and scikit-learn.Data Science and Analysis: Skills in data acquisition, cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering are crucial, along with knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with platforms like Apache Spark and OpenSearch is often necessary for handling large-scale data.Mathematics and Statistics: A strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics is fundamental.Natural Language Processing (NLP): For language-based AI, expertise in NLP techniques and libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, and Hugging Face Transformers is key.Cloud Computing and MLOps: Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and MLOps principles is vital for deploying and managing AI models.