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Senior AI/ML Software Engineer

Peraton

On-site
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Senior
14+ yrs
$176k–$282kPosted 4d ago

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Job description

Peraton is hiring a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Columbia, MD role ($176k–$282k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Senior AI/ML Software Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer to join our Cyber Solutions business unit in Jessup, MD. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts within the Intelligence Community. This is a full-time position requiring 1880 hours of support per year; and work is performed at a customer location.

 

As a Software Engineer on our team, you will work to help design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions and prototypes. You will also work in a Full Stack development environment requiring proficiency in LINUX and basic Networking skills. This will involve customizing access and interfaces with a Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for the customer and related requirement types and users.

 

Specifically you will:

  • Design, develop software applications using Gradle Java, Python;
  • Gather and evaluate end-user and customer requirements;
  • Write, test, debug and deploy code;
  • Perform code reviews to maintain quality;
  • Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues;
  • Contribute to project planning;
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, SMEs, and leadership contributing to strategic initiatives;
  • Design user interface to be widely accessible across the customer community;
  • Explore LLM and AI integration opportunities;
  • Design interfaces/bridge to external requirements management tools;
  • Mentor junior software engineers. #MDFSP #AJCM

Qualifications

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fourteen (14) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Must be compliant with DoD8570 IAT2.
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton?

The estimated salary range for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton is $176,000 - $282,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton?

The required skills for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton include: Java, Python, Linux, LLM, AI, Machine Learning, Gradle.

What is the seniority level for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton?

Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Senior AI/ML Software Engineer at Peraton?

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