About this opportunity
Orbis Group lists this Senior Machine Learning Engineer opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Associate Director - Head of AI/ML - Austin — Founding Machine Learning Engineer
A venture-backed startup at the intersection of AI and national security is building the next generation of secure data sharing technology, and they’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the founding team.
This is a chance to work on high-impact problems where speed, security, and trust matter. You’ll help design and deploy ML-powered systems that enable intelligence and defense organizations to accelerate decision making to seconds.
The role
Build and scale production-grade ML services, including LLM applications
Develop APIs and infrastructure that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows
Work hands-on across the stack: from systems and storage through to inference and application layers
Tackle complex data security and privacy challenges in real-world environments
What they’re looking for
Strong coding background in Python or Golang
Experience taking ML/LLM systems from prototype to production
Skills in Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
Someone who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys solving hard technical problems
Nice to have
Exposure to government, defense, or intelligence systems
Background in enterprise-scale search or ML-powered data access
Familiarity with security, authentication, or DevOps practices
Why apply?
Strong health & wellness benefits
Work on technology that truly matters in national security
Join a small, sharp team where your work will have immediate impact
Compensation
Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
Additional compensation: Stock options
Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
Industries: Software Development
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
Who can apply
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