AI/Machine Learning Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.We are hiring an AI/Machine Learning Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.What You'll Be DoingAs an AI/Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models and AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver impactful AI-driven products.What You’ll Bring• 7+ years of experience in software and machine learning engineering.• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional AI/ML teams.• Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and transformer models.• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers.• Expertise in the end-to-end ML pipeline, including data processing, model training, serving, and monitoring.• Experience in building scalable, cloud-based AI/ML solutions (AWS, GCP, or Azure).• Understanding of ethics in AI, including bias mitigation, fairness, PII/PHI data and privacy concerns.• Experience with fine-tuning pre-trained models for specific business use cases.• Familiarity with MLOps best practices, including IaC, CI/CD for ML models, version control for data and models, and performance monitoring.• Strong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Requirements• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically• Must be able to attain low-level security clearanceEducationBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.Benefits• Fully remote• Annual stipend• Comprehensive Benefits Package• Company Match 401(k) plan• Flexible PTO, Paid HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With DisabilitiesOddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@oddball.ioThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)CompensationAt Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.United States Wage Range: $130,000 – $165,000