Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. · 15 hours ago
AI/ML Engineer (Language Models / NLP)
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expShield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an AI/ML Engineer responsible for building, training, fine-tuning, and evaluating advanced language models. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, specifically for natural language processing (NLP), and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Knowledge and experience of Language models is required
Specific experience with Marian and multi-lingual model development
Knowledge of Computation Linguistics is a plus
Experience with Open-Source model libraries, Deep Learning Containers (DLC), GPU technologies and optimization / tuning
Strong Java, C, C++ programming experience
Willingness to support occasional on-call duties is a plus
Build, train, and fine-tune machine learning models, particularly language models
Apply best practices in model training, tuning, and optimization
Design and implement solutions for model performance improvement
Conduct rigorous model evaluation, including performance analysis and benchmarking
Perform error analysis, debugging, and model diagnostics to ensure quality and reliability
Work with cloud-based AI platforms (especially AWS Sagemaker) to deploy and scale models
Integrate machine learning models into production environments, ensuring seamless integration with other systems
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the full stack for AI model-based applications (front-end and back-end)
Collaborate with software engineers to build scalable and efficient deployment pipelines
Work closely with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Document workflows, model design processes, and technical specifications
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED
2 years experience in applied machine learning in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
B.S. degree in advanced math (e.g., calculus, linear algebra or Bayesian statistics), computer science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Knowledge and experience of Language models is required
Strong proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face
Expertise in model training, evaluation, and deployment
Hands-on experience with AWS tools like SageMaker, Lambda, EC2, and S3
Experience in developing full-stack software applications (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.)
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Extensive experience in machine learning model development, including natural language processing (NLP)
Experience with model evaluation, optimization, and performance monitoring
Proven experience in software engineering with strong coding skills
Preferred
Specific experience with Marian and multi-lingual model development
Knowledge of Computation Linguistics is a plus
Experience with Open-Source model libraries, Deep Learning Containers (DLC), GPU technologies and optimization / tuning
Willingness to support occasional on-call duties is a plus
Experience working in a government or defense-related environment is highly preferred
Experience with model versioning and management using tools such as MLFlow or Git
Familiarity with containerization tools (i.e. Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Benefits
25 days PTO
11 paid holidays
100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1
8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting
Company
Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Shield Consulting Solutions Incorporated is a veteran-owned small government contractor that was formed in 2002 with the idea that a small company can provide affordable and agile capabilities to our clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase