Machine Learning Engineer (Clearance Sponsorship)

Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer (Clearance Sponsorship)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Software Developer with AI experience to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on developing and implementing AI solutions to enhance our enterprise-level IT operations. The Developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications that improve efficiency, automate processes, and provide valuable insights.




Responsibilities:

CACI is seeking a Software Developer with AI experience to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on developing and implementing AI solutions to enhance our enterprise-level IT operations. The Developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications that improve efficiency, automate processes, and provide valuable insights.

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain machine learning pipelines and applications using Python and modern ML frameworks
• Implement and optimize algorithms for large language model (LLM) integration and deployment
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to serve ML models in production environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following object-oriented programming principles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Work with databases (SQL,NoSQL and Vector) to manage training data, model artifacts, and application state
• Containerize ML applications using Docker for consistent deployment across environments
• Utilize Git for version control and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality
• Conduct testing and debugging of ML applications to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Support the deployment and monitoring of AI/ML models in cloud environments
• Stay current with emerging trends in machine learning, LLMs, and AI engineering best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field with 5 years of professional experience in software development or machine learning engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python programming with solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with development tools and practices including Git version control, Docker containerization, and database management (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Knowledge of LLM technologies including exposure to Large Language Models, orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph),
• Understanding of RAG architectures and vector databases (ChromaDB, Pinecone, Weaviate, or similar) for building intelligent retrieval systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and eagerness to learn in a collaborative team environment

Desired Qualifications:
• Master's degree in computer science or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and knowledge of MLOps practices for ML model deployment and monitoring
• Experience with container orchestration and DevOps including Kubernetes, Rancher, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools like Ansible
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, SAP, Tableau, or Splunk
• Contributions to open-source ML projects and familiarity with Agile development methodologies
 

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

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