AI​/ML Platform Engineer

Position Overview

Altamira is seeking an AI/ML Platform Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of an AI/ML Sandbox with secure, mission‑critical environments. This role focuses on building and maintaining the work area enabling data‑driven applications.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience developing AI/ML environments, working with business / intelligence analysts to design, implement, and test AI/ML based analytic tools using one or more of the following frameworks. Candidate should be able to establish and maintain AI/ML enabling infrastructure using COTS, GOTS, and FOSS tools.

• Design, develop, and maintain AI/ML sandbox type environments
• Develop and optimize applications utilizing:
  Kubernetes & Docker, Kube Flow, MLFlow, Bedrock, FastAPI, Ray Train, Tune, Safe Tensors, ONNX
• Support application packaging, versioning, and release management processes
• Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and security teams to support system requirements
• Implement best practices for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Troubleshoot application, database, and deployment issues in distributed environments
• Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Participate in system accreditation, compliance, and audit activities
• Document system designs, configurations, and operational procedures

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Entry level to 10+ years of experience in software or AI/ML development roles
• Experience with the above mentioned tools and applications
• Ability to operate in secure, compliance‑driven environments

• Experience developing distributed or data‑intensive applications
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools
• Experience with performance tuning and database optimization
• Experience working in hybrid or air‑gapped environments

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.