Senior Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Data Scientist (AI): Developing and validating machine learning models for image, video, and unstructured data applied to government and federal AI programs with an accent on production deployment and system assurance. Focus on implementing custom analytic algorithms and AI-based software solutions for cloud and edge environments.

Location: Hybrid or Onsite in Austin, Texas. Active Secret (or above) US security clearance and US citizenship required.

Salary: $185,000–$230,000/year

Company

hirify.global builds trusted AI systems that monitor performance and manage drift for large-scale government institutions.

What you will do

• Develop and validate ML models and custom algorithms for image, video, text, geospatial, and time series data.
• Implement AI-based software solutions tailored for cloud and edge environments.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, software engineers, and DevOps to integrate models into production.
• Contribute to the overall product direction and core projects of the company.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, ML, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in data science and machine learning.
• Expertise in Python and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Active Secret (or above) US security clearance and US citizenship.
• Experience deploying ML capabilities to production environments.
• Proficiency with DevOps tools including Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Nice to have

• Graduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience with AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Proficiency in compiled languages like Go, Rust, C++, or Java.
• Experience building full-stack applications or cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background delivering technology in secure government environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan, HSA, and FSA options.
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave.
• Culture centered on trust, respect, candor, and extreme ownership.