Data Scientist AI Engineer

Overview

SAIC is seeking an innovative, hands‑on development oriented AI Engineer / Data Scientist with eight years’ experience in AI/ML/NLP and data modeling to develop prototypes of emerging technologies that solve business problems. The candidate must have cloud engineering experience to ensure integration of the AI/ML/NLP solutions in cloud native environments. This role is remote and can be worked from any location in the continental U.S.

• Operate and maintain an innovation lab for the ideation, design, and engineering of cloud native product modernization and innovation using emerging technologies.
• Develop end‑to‑end plans for cloud native AI/ML/NLP innovations that are compliant with cybersecurity policies.
• Develop and engineer pilots, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions to validate emerging technology, modernization, and innovation opportunities.
• Understand modern AI Large Language Models (LLMs) and their underlying architectures.
• Have experience in prompt engineering and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Implement transparency, traceability, and appropriate security handling in line with best practices and compliance standards, including Authorization To Operate (ATO) certifications.
• Implement predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems.
• Develop low‑risk implementation plans and present business briefings, recommendations, and demonstrations to executives and technical stakeholders in a clear manner based on data architecture best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including data engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into data‑driven solutions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and generate actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• Support total experience initiatives—including customer experience, user experience, and human‑centered design—through focus groups, metrics, wireframes, mockups, and information architecture development.
• Develop reusable code libraries and best practices for modernization and innovation development and deployment.
• Mentor more junior data scientists and guide the team in adopting new technologies and techniques.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, AI research, and cloud architectures.
• Support Agile product teams in integrating and operationalizing emerging technologies and data strategies.
• Analyze data and usage to find patterns and solutions to business challenges.

• BA/BS degree and 7 years or more of experience in data analytics, data modeling, machine learning, natural language processing, security, and artificial intelligence technologies in cloud native environments (AWS, Azure, Google). Educational experience may be substituted for professional experience where appropriate.
• Must have lived in the United States for at least two consecutive years (US citizenship not required).
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Target salary range: $80,001 – $120,000.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.