Machine Learning Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions supports the U.S. Government with Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Software Engineering services, pairing advanced technical delivery with a culture that encourages bold, forward-thinking problem solving. This onsite role in Annapolis Junction, MD offers top-of-market compensation along with a flexible benefits approach through the Nyla FLEX program, plus comprehensive coverage and meaningful professional development support.

Salary: USD 154, per year.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite).
Experience: 2+ years.

In this role, you will design, build, test, and productize AI/ML algorithms and models that address complex business challenges. You will work across the full model lifecycle, from architecture and data pipeline interaction through continuous training, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and performance tuning informed by iterative user feedback.

• Design, create, test, and productize AI/ML algorithms and models to solve complex business challenges.
• Develop models that support continuous learning and predictive analysis aligned with business logic and customer requirements.
• Own end-to-end model lifecycle activities, including data pipeline interaction, architecture design, continuous training, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Provide system integration oversight for AI/ML solutions.
• Act as a primary point of contact for AI-related initiatives.
• May lead geographically diverse technical teams.

• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is required.
• Hands‑on experience with various ML libraries, packages, and frameworks
  .
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
  , data selection
  , metrics application, and presenting results.
• Practical understanding of model deployment
  , scheduling
  , monitoring
  , retraining
  , and system integration oversight.
• Familiarity across application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and lead distributed teams.
• Education and experience
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering (or related technical discipline) plus 2+ years of professional software engineering experience,
  OR High School Diploma / GED plus 5+ years of hands‑on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

• Python
• Java
• C
• R

• Top-of-market compensation and benefits package
• Nyla FLEX program with custom-tailored benefits
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays
  , plus an additional day of Annual Leave for each year at the company
• Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours
  , opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week)
• Option to earn 1.3x hourly rate once working over 1880 hours on contract
• Option to BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks (up to 240 hours plus 11 holidays)
• Paid anniversary leave
• Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying top-notch Nyla benefits
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company
• 401(k) matching of 10% with full vesting day 1
• Option to earn $5,000 per year for Professional Development (fees, tuition, or time off)
• Student loan repayment program
• 8 hours of volunteering annually