Machine Learning Engineer

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionAbout Us:eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from veterans and service members to children, families, and seniors. Our engineers, designers, and strategists cut through complexity to create intuitive products and services that equip federal agencies with solutions to courageously transform today for a better tomorrow.Purpose And ScopeWe are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to oversee quality assurance activities across our products and systems. This role is responsible for apply expertise in computer science and scientific disciplines to build, optimize, and maintain software applications used for scientific research, data analysis, and modeling.ResponsibilitiesServe as the technical authority for AI/ML strategy, architecture, and implementation across the program.Design and deploy scalable AI/ML modelsLead development of predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and intelligent decision-support systems.Integrate AI solutions into secure enterprise environments.Ensure compliance with data governance standards.Provide oversight of data engineering pipelines and model lifecycle management (MLOps).Develop and maintain model validation, explainability, and bias mitigation practices.Advise program leadership and government stakeholders on emerging AI technologies and mission applications.Support transition of experimental or prototype AI capabilities into operational production systems.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.RequirementsRequired Qualifications:All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government. This requires candidates to either be U.S. citizens or pass clearance through the Foreign National Government System which will require that candidates have lived within the United States for at least 3 out of the previous 5 years, have a valid and non-expired passport from their country of birth and appropriate VISA/work permit documentation.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field4+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI/ML development.Demonstrated experience with: Python, R, or similar programming languages, Machine learning frameworks, Data engineering and large-scale data processing, and Model deployment and MLOps pipelinesExperience implementing AI solutions in secure or regulated environments.Desired QualificationsStrong Understanding of AI/ML ConceptsMachine learning fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning)Deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, transformers, LLMs)Model evaluation, tuning, explainability, and bias mitigationHandsOn Experience With AI Tools & Frameworks Such AsPython + ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikitlearn)Working knowledge of LLM tooling (e.g., LangChain, vector databases, RAG)MLOps platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, MLflow)Data ExpertiseData processing / feature engineeringUnderstanding of structured and unstructured dataAbility to work with large datasets and ETL workflowsAbility to Translate Business Problems Into AI SolutionsIdentify use casesEvaluate feasibilityPropose architectures and approachesCommunicate tradeoffs clearly to nontechnical stakeholdersExperience Leading AI InitiativesRunning proofofconceptsAdvising on model deploymentWorking with crossfunctional teams (product, engineering, legal, compliance, UX)Understanding of Governance, Ethics, and Responsible AIAI fairness, safety, bias, and transparencyData privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)Model governance and lifecycle documentationRisk assessments and policy alignmentWorking EnvironmenteSimplicity supports a hybrid work environment operating within the Eastern time zone so we can work with and respond to our government clients. Expected hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern unless otherwise directed by manager.Occasional travel for training and project meetings. It is estimated to be less than 5% per year.BenefitsWe offer a highly competitive salary and full healthcare benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityeSimplicity is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.Salary Description$104,900 - $150,000