540
SeniorSoftwareEngineer(AI/ML)
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“Senior Software Engineer (AI/ML) at 540. Skills: AI/ML, Machine Learning, Python, cloud-native infrastructure, containerized technologies, MLOps. Design and develop machine learning models and applications for deployment to cloud-native services. Integrate AI/ML capabilities into production systems (e.g., model inference APIs, decision-support features, anomaly detection workflows)”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing mission-critical capabilities; enabling faster, more accurate operational decision-making
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity
U. S. Citizens, active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, Primarily onsite, up to 5 days/week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of professional software development experience, Experience developing microservices in containerized environments, Experience with, or a conceptual understanding of, LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI-driven decision systems, Experience with Python, Experience working with relational databases and data warehouses, Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications (e.g., working with model inference APIs, ML pipelines, or data-driven features), Ability to produce technical design documentation (system diagrams, architecture artifacts), Familiarity with MLOps concepts (model deployment, monitoring, versioning), Ability to design with future scalability and platform evolution in mind, Demonstrated ownership and ability to drive work from concept to production problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, Excellent communication skills, including working directly with stakeholders or clients
Nice to Have
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environments, Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, Experience with API gateways and API management platforms, such as Google Apigee, Familiarity with API authentication and authorization (PKI, OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, SAML, etc.), Experience working on U. S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoW environments, Google Cloud Professional-level certifications
What You'll Do.
Design and develop machine learning models and applications for deployment to cloud-native services
Integrate AI/ML capabilities into production systems (e.g.
decision-support features
anomaly detection workflows)
Design and optimize data models and persistence layers to support both transactional and analytical workloads
Enable intelligent application behavior by delivering AI and ML features to user-facing applications
Contribute to technical design documentation and system architecture artifacts
Lead or participate in code reviews
and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality software
Drive system reliability through robust testing
Improve system performance
and reliability as the platform evolves
Build and scale full-stack features across user interfaces
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to productionize machine learning models and data pipelines; Collaborate with a cross-functional team of architects, engineers, and scientists to design and deploy Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) at scale; working directly with stakeholders or clients
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; working directly with stakeholders or clients
Process & Methodology
Demonstrated ownership and ability to drive work from concept to production
Full Job Description
540 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (AI/ML) to support our partnership with Google and the Department of War in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global data processing platform. This platform leverages Machine Learning, modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data. The system leverages cloud-native infrastructure, while incorporating AI/ML capabilities to enhance signal analysis, anomaly detection, and data-driven insights. Engineers on this team build and scale full-stack features across user interfaces, backend services, and data pipelines that power mission-critical analytics. You’ll play a key role in integrating AI/ML-driven capabilities into production systems, enabling faster, more accurate operational decision-making. Location: Patrick SFB, FL (Patrick Space Force Base). Primarily onsite, up to 5 days/week Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U. S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred) 540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Software Engineer WHY 540? 540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems. HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT Design and develop machine learning models and applications for deployment to cloud-native services Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to productionize machine learning models and data pipelines Collaborate with a cross-functional team of architects, engineers, and scientists to design and deploy Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) at scale Integrate AI/ML capabilities into production systems (e.g., model inference APIs, decision-support features, anomaly detection workflows) Design and optimize data models and persi
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