Senior Machine Learning Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing trusted AI systems for federal use cases with an accent on data engineering pipelines, model performance monitoring, and system reliability. Focus on developing machine learning models for diverse data types and contributing to the proprietary Chariot AI operations platform.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Tacoma, WA

Salary: $185,000–$230,000/year

Company

hirify.global delivers trusted AI systems designed to monitor performance and sustain models in real-world, mission-critical environments.

What you will do

• Define requirements and orchestrate complex data engineering pipelines.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models applied to image, video, text, and geospatial data.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps teams on customer-driven projects.
• Contribute to the development of the proprietary Chariot AI operations platform.
• Engage in mission-critical deployments and direct customer interaction.

Requirements

• BS degree in computer science, machine learning, or related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Active Secret (or above) US security clearance and US citizenship.
• Excellence in Python and proficiency with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience delivering data-centric systems in production environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in data science or machine learning.
• Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows.
• Experience with containerized or cloud environments.
• Experience delivering technology solutions in secure government environments.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave.
• HSA and FSA plans including dependent care.
• Focus on trust, candor, and ownership in a mission-driven environment.