Machine Learning Engineer

Build and productize AI/ML solutions for complex business use cases in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, test, and productize AI/ML algorithms and models to address complex business challenges.
• Develop models for continuous learning and predictive analysis aligned with business logic and customer requirements.
• Own the full model lifecycle, including data pipeline interaction, architecture design, continuous training, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Improve model performance based on iterative user feedback.
• Provide system integration oversight across AI/ML deliverables and related environments.
• Act as a primary point of contact for AI-related initiatives.
• May lead geographically diverse technical teams.

Requirements

• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polgraph level is required.
• Hands-on experience working with various ML libraries, packages, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data selection, applying metrics, and presenting results.
• Practical understanding of model deployment, scheduling, monitoring, retraining, and system integration oversight.
• Familiarity with concepts across application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and support distributed teams.
• Education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering (or related technical discipline) OR High School Diploma/GED plus experience equivalent as follows: 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 5+ years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

Technologies

• Python
• Java
• C
• R

Benefits

• Top-of-market compensation and benefits package
• Nyla FLEX program (custom-tailored benefits)
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays
• Additional day of Annual Leave for each year at the company
• Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours and opt out of other Nyla benefits
• Ability to arrange additional hours on contract (over 40 hours/week)
• Option to earn 1.3 times hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract
• Option to buy additional annual leave for up to 6 weeks total (up to 240 hours leave plus 11 holidays)
• Paid anniversary leave
• Option to scale down to 30–32 hours while still receiving top-notch Nyla benefits
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision) 100% covered by the company
• 10% 401k matching with full vesting day 1
• $5,000 per year for Professional Development (fees, tuition, or time off)
• Student loan repayment program
• 8 hours of volunteering annually

Required Skills

• Applied ML expertise with hands-on work across ML libraries, packages, and frameworks
• Statistical and analytical capability for data selection, metrics application, and result presentation
• ML lifecycle and infrastructure experience: deployment, scheduling, monitoring, retraining, and system integration oversight
• Foundational systems knowledge across application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance
• Communication and leadership skills for stakeholder collaboration and distributed team support
• Meets the stated education and software engineering experience criteria

Desired Skills

• Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, C, or R

Company Overview

Nyla Technology Solutions provides Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite) | Salary: USD 154,000 - 183,000 per year | Minimum experience: 2 years