AI Software Engineer; Hybrid Eligible

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Development and support of models utilizing AI/ML and Microsoft Azure, Google Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock.
• Collaboration with business and classified business and scientific/technical stakeholders to understand needs and gather detailed actionable requirements at the highest security levels.
• Analysis of emerging trends and technologies to provide recommendations for roadmaps and AI strategy. This includes Generative AI and ML techniques and solution methods. LLM/GPT CI/CD pipelines and diagnostic monitoring for clients or set up for client self-monitoring.
• Ethical and responsible use of AI in line with ORNL policy and guidelines.
• Collaboration with other DOE labs and private sector companies to understand and mature ORNL capabilities.
• Help us become the Go-To DOE lab for AI/ML best practices across lab domains.
• Adherence to ORNL and ITSD software quality assurance standards and ITIL effective practices.
• Support of and adherence to ORNL and ITSD project management requirements and Guidance for Researchers and general users of AI models within ORNL guidelines.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

• 1-2 years of recent AI experience including: agentic work experience, workflows, and development of agent fleets to accomplish specific tasks
• A BS in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence or a related field and a minimum of 5 years total relevant AI/ML experience
  • An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in cloud and/or on-prem including classified and secure environments, including gathering requirements, designing solutions, and delivering results
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML tools and platforms such as:
  • Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure SQL) or similar cloud tools
  • OpenAI APIs, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI and AWS Bedrock, Hugging Face, Lang Chain, Git Hub, Git Lab or other LLM frameworks
• Experience working with data models, reporting solutions, or analytics environments

• Advanced degree in a related field:
  • Master’s degree with 4 years of experience
• Active DOE Q clearance, DoD TS with SCI and Poly
• Understanding of multidimensional and tabular modelling, vector databases, Graph DB
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, Python, PyTorch, Tensor Flow
• Two to three years of experience leading group projects and programs with current AI/ML, Data Science or Data Analytic tools including using and teaching low code-no code skills to others
• Knowledge of current ORNL business processes and applications (or similar) is a bonus
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint technologies is a bonus
• A curious, problem-solving mindset with the ability to learn and adapt in a fast-moving space
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a project-based team
• Strong communication skills and a focus on delivering value to customers and end users

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.