Job Title: AI/ML Developer
Location: Annapolis, MD
Duration: Long Term
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics, or a related field (as determined by the AOC).
At least three (3) years’ experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI development.
At least three (3) years’ experience in software engineering, architecture, or web development.
Anticipated Tasks to be performed:
System Design & Collaboration:
Work within established constraints regarding infrastructure, programming languages, and model selection
Contribute to technical decision-making related to data processing, retrieval strategies, and system integration
Collaborate with team members to define agent architectures, workflows, and system design decisions
Evaluate and select appropriate approaches for given tasks, including determining when to use LLM-based versus non-LLM techniques
Designing and building software systems that integrate AI/ML techniques to automate tasks, assist internal users, and improve user-facing services.
Testing, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance:
Assist in the design and implementation of testing and evaluation pipelines for AI/ML systems
Develop unit and integration tests for AI-enabled workflows and data pipelines
Generate and utilize synthetic data to support evaluation and benchmarking efforts
Contribute to improving system performance, including accuracy, latency, and cost efficiency
Deployment & Operations:
Support deployment of AI/ML applications within a hybrid cloud environment
Work with containerized applications to ensure reliable deployment and updates.
Optimize systems for environments with limited computational resources, including minimal GPU availability
General Responsibilities:
Deliver production-grade systems aligned with defined requirements, while supporting iterative improvement of evolving tools
Document system designs, workflows, and technical decisions as required
Stay informed on relevant advancements in AI/ML and apply them where appropriate within project constraints
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & CAPABILITIES
Experience with:
SQL and relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL).
Fine-tuning small language models or embedding models.
Contributing to or maintaining open-source software projects
Graph databases or graph extensions (e.g., Neo4j, Apache AGE)
Designing and implementing multi-agent or task-oriented AI systems
Embedding models, vector similarity, re-ranking, and graph retrieval techniques in RAG systems
Version control systems (e.g., Git), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), and service-oriented architectures
Collaborating with large language models (LLMs), including both API-based integration and local deployment
Validating AI-generated outputs, mitigating hallucinations, and integrating AI tools into production service pipelines
Ability to:
Understand data structures, algorithms, and clean coding principles
Select and apply appropriate techniques (LLM and non-LLM) based on task requirements
Develop and improve testing and evaluation pipelines for AI systems, including use of synthetic data
Demonstrate proficiency in Python, including the ability to develop production- grade backend services, APIs, middleware, and data pipelines.
Design and implement AI/ML systems that operate effectively on complex, inconsistent, or evolving datasets while balancing accuracy, latency, and cost (token consumption)
Collaborate with team members to define system architecture, agent workflows, and data pipelines while working in constrained environments, including limited GPU availability and predefined infrastructure
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