Seekr · 2 months ago
Senior Data Scientist
Reston, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSeekr is a privately held artificial intelligence company that identifies, rates, and generates reliable content at scale. The Senior Data Scientist will design, develop, and deploy AI/ML capabilities for US Government customers, focusing on generative and predictive solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InternetMachine LearningSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and deploy machine learning algorithms for USG customers
Design and develop prototype solutions incorporating both generative and predictive capabilities
Serve as the subject matter expert on cutting-edge generative techniques to enhance the government team’s ability to produce meaningful insights
Design, implement, and manage machine learning data pipelines
Conduct research and development on agentic integration of capabilities and application to USG use cases
Interact directly with customers and subject matter experts, translating AI/ML concepts into practical language
Manage machine learning algorithm lifecycle
Support pre-sales efforts, identifying how the Seekr Platform could help satisfy customer requirements
Coordinate data collection and annotation efforts for supervised training efforts
Design and implement tests for machine learning algorithm effectiveness and performance monitoring
Research and development on cutting-edge machine learning technologies
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree in Computer Science preferred with a strong background in machine learning required
Strong problem-solving abilities, solid background in algorithms and data structures required
Comfortable interacting with customers and subject matter experts, translating complex AI/ML concepts into practical language and impacts
Familiar with generative AI concepts like RAG, prompt engineering, agents, structured output, multi-modal LLMs, various embedding models
Strong programming skills in Python required. Experience in java and html a plus
Experience working with or in the DoD, US Intelligence Community, or US Federal Civilian agencies
Solid knowledge of machine learning tools (eg. scikit-learn, tensorflow, keras, pytorch, Spark MLlib) required
Solid knowledge of LLM Frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, pydantic Transformers
Familiarity with common APIs including OpenAI, GraphQL, FastAPI
Familiarity with Databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies such as Pinecone, FAISS, OpenSearch, and Neo4j
Experience with interactive machine learning (eg. active learning, reinforcement learning, machine teaching) a plus but not required
Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance. Top Secret with SCI eligibility highly preferred
Benefits
Working with a smart and talented team to solve the big misinformation problems in news we currently face
Exciting and cutting-edge technologies at scale
100% remote position - work from where you like
Company investment in training, certifications, and your professional development
Company Bonus Plan
Employee Equity Program
401k Retirement plan with matching
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
Life Insurance / Disability
Unlimited PTO
13 Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Seekr
Seekr is an AI company that empowers enterprises & government agencies to build accurate, explainable AI solutions ready for critical impact
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$164.3M2025-06-17Series Unknown· $17.3M
2023-04-18Undisclosed· $74M
2021-12-10Convertible Note· $45M
Leadership Team
Chris Griffiths
Vice President of Enterprise Sales
J
Jim Traa
Executive Vice President, Business Development at Seekr Technologies Inc.
Recent News
2025-12-24
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