Niyam IT

Niyam IT

AI Machine Learning Engineer

Ashburn, Virginia · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago
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About the role

  • Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions.
  • Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility.
  • Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey.

Responsibilities

  • We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
  • Niyam is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client.
  • This role will focus on designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI/ML solutions that enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support evolving mission needs.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Hands-on experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and working with large, complex datasets in both structured and unstructured formats.
  • Proven experience deploying and operationalizing AI/ML models in production environments, including integration with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience implementing MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, versioning, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, model explainability, and ethical AI considerations.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) and experience working within regulated environments is preferred.

Skills

  • Experience supporting federal agencies or working within government contracting environments.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or distributed data processing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with API development and microservices architecture.
  • Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in cloud-native environments.
  • Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
  • Niyam is an Equal Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
  • Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.
  • Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive.
  • Your journey at Niyam awaits.
  • Apply today!
  • This full-time position will be hybrid to Ashburn, VA.

Compensation

  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule.
  • The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in machine learning, data engineering, and MLOps, along with experience working in secure, regulated environments.
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Design, develop, train, and validate advanced AI and machine learning models to support mission-critical use cases for a federal client, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and data governance standards.

Company info

  • Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey.
  • We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
  • We offer remote work.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • es for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services

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