AI/ML Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
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This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.
Vantor is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join our innovative team. You will play a key role in developing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work with complex datasets, implement advanced algorithms, and contribute to impactful projects.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms for a variety of applications.
• Build and maintain scalable and robust machine learning pipelines.
• Collect, clean, preprocess, and analyze large datasets.
• Evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for machine learning development and deployment.
• Document machine learning models, processes, and results clearly and effectively.
• Troubleshoot and debug machine learning models and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 6 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python.
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis using tools like Pandas and NumPy.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Demonstrated experience with the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence within the Department of Defense and/or the Intelligence Community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or other specialized areas of machine learning.
• Experience with deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.