540

SeniorSoftwareEngineer(AI/ML)

$155–215k ~AI est. Patrick SFB, Florida, United States; Arlington, Virginia, United States
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The Brief

“Senior Software Engineer (AI/ML) at 540. Skills: AI/ML, Machine Learning, MLOps, Cloud-native. Design machine learning models. Develop machine learning models”

What You'll Achieve.

Advance mission-critical capabilities; Enhance signal analysis; Enhance anomaly detection; Provide data-driven insights; Enable faster decision-making; Enable accurate decision-making

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizens, Active DoW clearance, TS/SCI eligibility, Travel up to 25%, Onsite support required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years software development, Microservices in containerized environments, Experience with Python, Experience with relational databases, Experience with data warehouses, Ability to produce technical design documentation, Familiarity with MLOps concepts, Ability to design for scalability, Demonstrated ownership, Problem-solving skills, Ability to navigate ambiguity, Excellent communication skills

Nice to Have

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Experience with RESTful APIs, Experience with API gateways, Experience with API management platforms, Familiarity with API authentication, Familiarity with API authorization, Experience on U.S. Federal Government programs, Experience in DoW environments

What You'll Do.

Design machine learning models

Develop machine learning models

Deploy models to cloud services

Productionize machine learning models

Productionize data pipelines

Design MLOps at scale

Deploy MLOps at scale

Integrate AI/ML capabilities

Support transactional workloads

Support analytical workloads

Contribute to technical design

Contribute to system architecture

Participate in code reviews

Participate in testing

Participate in troubleshooting

Drive system reliability

Improve system performance

Improve system scalability

Improve system reliability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team; Data engineers; Data scientists; Architects; Engineers; Scientists

Communication Scope

Working with stakeholders; Working with clients

Process & Methodology

Agile

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 or Arlington, VA. Candidates should be local to either location. Onsite support may be required based on mission and customer needs. Travel up to 25% 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-su

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