Acceler8 Talent · 13 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
3+ years expAcceler8 Talent is a company that builds advanced AI platforms for U.S. defense organizations to enhance military readiness and operational decision-making. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop production-grade software systems that deploy and operate machine learning models in the field, while collaborating with Data Scientists and focusing on secure, scalable infrastructure for classified environments.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Anna Heneghan
Responsibilities
Build production-grade software systems that deploy and operate ML models in the field
Partner closely with Data Scientists who design and train the models
Own the application layer: APIs, services, workflows, and user-facing systems
Engineer secure, scalable infrastructure for classified environments
Focus on how ML behaves in production, not just in notebooks
Qualification
Required
Strong software engineering foundation with experience building ML systems
Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals, beyond library usage
Experience taking ML from research into production environments
Comfortable working outside of out-of-the-box tooling
Active U.S. security clearance required
Preferred
~3+ years of experience preferred (open from junior through senior)
Top computer science program background
Experience in defence AI or Anduril-style environments
Big Tech internships or early-career experience
Active security clearance (TS/SCI highly valued)
Company
Acceler8 Talent
Acceler8 Talent partners with technology companies to propel their funding and business forward.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sam McBroom
Director
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