TheIncLab
AI

Machine Learning Engineer

TheIncLab · McLean, VA, US

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago

Responsibilities

  • Assist in researching and evaluating machine learning approaches under guidance
  • Supervised, unsupervised, and learning
  • Introductory reinforcement learning concepts
  • Neural networks and classical ML techniques such as decision trees and ensemble methods
  • Transformer-based models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Implement and train machine learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent
  • Support the formulation of ML-based solutions to optimization and decision-making problems
  • Pathfinding and routing
  • Basic combinatorial or constraint-based optimization
  • Contribute to data pipelines for ML systems
  • Data validation and quality checks
  • Feature engineering and preprocessing
  • Applying data augmentation techniques as directed
  • Train, tune, evaluate models, identifying issues such as overfitting or underperformance
  • Apply evaluation metrics to assess model performance and make interactive improvements with guidance
  • For transformer-based systems: Assist with managing context windows and token budgets
  • Implement chunking and retrieval strategies as directed
  • Integrate trained models into existing systems with support from senior engineers
  • Document experiments, results, and implementation details using tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence
  • Learn and follow best practices for ML experimentation, reproducibility, and software development
  • Stay curious and engaged with emerging machine learning techniques and tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of professional experience or equivalent academic/project experience in machine learning or data science
  • Strong understanding of core machine learning concepts to include basic model selection, evaluation, overfitting, generalization, loss functions, and optimization fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience training models using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience working with real-world datasets, including cleaning and preprocessing
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply feedback from senior engineers
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred qualifications

  • Internship, research, or project experience involving machine learning model training
  • Exposure to deep learning architectures such as CNNs or Transformers
  • Familiarity with experiment tracking or visualization tools
  • Experience deploying models in academic, prototype, or production-like environments
  • Interest in optimization, planning or decision-making problems

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
  • Professional development programs
  • Training and certification reimbursement e options for Me
  • Extended and floating holiday schedule
  • Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
  • Health and Wellness Benefits includdical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
  • A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team

About the company

  • Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers of employment may be at a salary range that is outside of this range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.
  • **This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.

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