Senior AI Platform Developer (US Citizenship required; ...

*Job Title: Sr. AI Platform Developer*Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.*US Citizenship Required**Location:* Herndon, VA (Hybrid - 4+ days in-office)*Experience Level:* 7+ Years*Role Overview*We are looking for a seasoned *Sr. AI Platform Developer* to lead the design and deployment of sophisticated AI solutions. This role requires a heavy-hitter who can move seamlessly between high-level architectural design and hands-on neural network implementation. You will be responsible for the entire AI lifecycle"”from data acquisition and feature engineering to deploying scalable models in a production-grade MLOps environment.*Key Responsibilities** *Model Development:* Architect and implement complex ML and Deep Learning models using supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques.* *Platform Engineering:* Build and maintain robust AI platforms that leverage big data technologies to handle large-scale data processing and search.* *NLP Leadership:* Drive language-based AI initiatives using modern NLP libraries and transformer architectures.* *MLOps Mastery:* Oversee the deployment and management of models on cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.* *Data Stewardship:* Manage the full data pipeline, including cleaning, preprocessing, and engineering features from both SQL and NoSQL sources.*Required Qualifications** *Mastery of Python:* Exceptional Python skills are mandatory. Additional proficiency in R, Java, or C++ is highly preferred.* *ML/DL Expertise:* Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of neural network architectures (CNNs, RNNs) and frameworks like *PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras,* and *scikit-learn*.* *Mathematical Foundation:* A rigorous background in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.* *NLP Specialization:* Proven experience with *Hugging Face Transformers*, spaCy, or NLTK.* *Big Data & Search:* Familiarity with *Apache Spark* and *OpenSearch* for managing massive datasets.* *Cloud & MLOps:* Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and a strong understanding of MLOps principles.*Logistics & Compliance** *Citizenship:* Must be a *U.S. Citizen* (required for compliance/security). xijylhu * *Location:* Based in *Herndon, VA*. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of *4 days in-office per week*, with occasional 5-day requirements based on mission needs.Pay: From $135,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) 3% Match* AD&D insurance* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid holidays* Paid sick time* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person

Created: 2026-02-16