Machine Learning Engineer

Softrams is one of the fastest growing digital services firms in the Washington Metropolitan regions crafting human-centered solutions and empowering digital services with a focus on HX, AI, cloud, DevOps and cyber security. Our offices are located in Leesburg VA, Baltimore MD, and Plano TX, and our teams are spread across the U.S.Recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2024)Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Technology (2023, 2021)INC 5000, Fastest growing companies in America (2023, 2022)Washington Business Journal Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington area2020 NXT UP - Top Federal Emerging Technology and consulting firms2020 Inaugural DC Metro’s Most Successful Companies2020 Washington Technology Fast 50NVTC Tech 100 (2020, 2019)Job Description:Softrams is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer for a position supporting federal clients in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. The selected candidate will work with a software application development project team to implement analytical applications that address complex business concerns.Federal Requirements:• Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, analytics, or related quantitative and software development field,• 8 years' experience in application development including machine learning engineer, data scientist, data analyst or analytics engineer.• In-depth knowledge of statistics and algorithms used in machine learning, text analytics, deep learning, and/or predictive modeling their appropriate use.• Extensive knowledge of ML frameworks, libraries, data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.• Advanced proficiency with analytical software including Python and/or R, to manipulate and analyze data and to build analytical models.• Experience with ML Operations tools (e.g., MLFlow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, etc.)• Experience with data engineering using SQL queries, Spark, and/or python and to extract and transform large volumes of data into a format suitable for analysis.• Knowledge of software design and experience developing (programming) and deploying analytical applications or processing systems.• Experience using cloud-based services and resources (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google cloud) and distributed data and computing tools: Snowflake, Data Bricks, Spark, Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, MySQL, etc.• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. This role may require the hired candidate to go through public clearance. A minimum of 3 years of stay in the U.S. within the last 5 years is a must to be eligible to qualify for public trust clearance sponsorship.Desired Skills:• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on analytical product development in a business context, particularly with government-related data.• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain quality control for one’s own work or the work of others.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams and interacting with clients.• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and able to meet deadlines with time management and organizational skills.• Knowledge of working in a team-based agile work environment with certification in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or the capacity to obtain certification.• Excellent communication skills and an effective technical writer with the ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.Responsibilities:• Work with business owners, product managers and other stakeholders to determine and refine objectives for AI, Machine Learning (ML) and analytic processing solutions to address business problems.• Designing machine learning systems and self-running artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate predictive models.• Build out data science and statistical models developed in R&D to scale as functioning and productive automated applications that handle large datasets and/or real time data.• Design and develop prototypes for appropriate machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions, engaging with teams in proof-of-concept efforts.• Turn unstructured data into useful information through natural language processing methods and other related approaches.• Work with development teams to ensure that algorithms generate accurate and interpretable user recommendations.• Run tests, perform evaluative statistical analysis, and interpret test results.• Optimize existing machine learning libraries and frameworks.• Deploy automated processes to monitor and report on model performance and take responsibility for corrective actions.• Provide technical support to other engineers and data scientists in AI and Machine learning methodologies.• Prepare complete and accurate documentation of machine learning processes.• Maintain currency with knowledge, skills and developments in AI and machine learning.Benefits and Perks:• 65%-75% company-sponsored (including dependents) premiums towards medical, dental and vision insurance. 100% employer sponsored STD, LTD and life insurance (min $100K). Voluntary life insurance option available.• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching. Immediate vesting.• Vacation and sick leave.• Maternity and parental leave.• Discretionary bonuses, spot awards, gifts, and tenure-based rewards.• Company-sponsored role-based training and certifications.• Monthly DoordashDashPass subscription.• Group discounts via LifeMart ADPPublic Trust Clearance:This role requires the hired candidate to go through public trust clearance. A minimum of 3 years of stay in the U.S. within the last 5 years is required to be eligible to qualify for public trust clearance sponsorship.Work Location:We have open-collaboration offices in Leesburg VA and Baltimore MD for those who may prefer to work on-site. However, Softrams is a 100% remote-first team environment. Softrams works in the eastern time zone and standard work hours are 9am ET to 5pm ET with flexibility around start and end times based on team needs.About Softrams:Softrams is a Maryland and Virginia-based small business information technology, consulting, and solutions provider specializing in emerging technologies for UX/UI, mobile apps, DevOps, big data analytics, data science, and cyber security. We offer innovative technology implementations and build customer-centric services that are simple, intuitive, scalable, efficient and usable.EEO Statement:Softrams, LLC. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Softrams is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, or to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@softrams.com