Principal​/AI Engineer

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The Company

When your operations are mission-critical, continuous cyber compliance is non-negotiable. Caveonix is the platform trusted by government agencies and large enterprises to deliver 100% compliance, 100% of the time.

From the Department of Defense to the Fortune 500, organizations with complex IT environments rely on Caveonix’s AI-powered solution to automate evidence collection, control monitoring, and reporting to fulfill compliance requirements. Caveonix associates all technical control evidence to create a single source of truth - whether on-prem, multi-cloud, or in any hybrid environment – automating and optimizing tedious, incomplete, and expensive cyber compliance programs.

Founded and led by veterans of the U.S. military, the Caveonix team has firsthand knowledge and appreciation for the importance of speed, accuracy and zero-failover in workflows in High-Reliability Organizations. When decisions in the field need to be made quickly, information must be accurate and readily accessible. Caveonix delivers a real-time, centralized view of operations in cloud, on-premises and air-gapped environments, ensuring leaders are always mission-ready and equipped to deliver in time, with confidence.

The Team

At Caveonix, our team is composed of high-performing professionals who love to win and are deeply committed to excellence. We work hard, pushing ourselves and everyone around us to do their best work. We seek life-long learners whose North star is honing their craft and who bet on themselves. We are constantly building momentum and embracing growth. We’re eager to learn and develop new skills, collaborate across departments, and bring innovative ideas to the table.

We understand how to manage our responsibilities with empathy, seek to understand our customers’ and colleagues’ needs, build trusted relationships, and consistently deliver superior value. Caveonix team members partner closely across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and beyond to shape the future of our solutions and how we engage the market. It’s a winning culture—and we only want to work with those who strive to be the best.

The Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Principal / Staff AI Engineer to design, build, and optimize AI solutions that power our next generation of security and compliance products. This senior individual contributor will work on complex technical challenges, from developing large-scale machine learning models to improving automation and decision-making capabilities within our platform. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on technical expert and a thought leader, capable of pushing the boundaries of applied AI in the cybersecurity space.

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 4+ years focused on AI/ML development
• Deep expertise in machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensor Flow) and model deployment at scale
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with distributed computing and data pipelines
• Knowledge of LLMs, NLP, and generative AI applications
• Proven experience building production-grade AI solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous problems while collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a research-driven approach

Desired

• Strong desire to understand our product, target market, and direction of the company’s growth
• Willingness to be part of the growth of the organization
• Enjoy breaking new ground and providing solutions in a rapidly changing environment
• Background in applying AI/ML to cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or compliance automation
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
• Familiarity with MLOps practices for continuous training, testing, and monitoring of models
• Knowledge of ethical AI considerations and regulatory requirements in security contexts
• Record of patents, publications, or open-source contributions in AI/ML

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees and dependents, Nationwide provider network, 90% Employer Paid
• Life insurance 2X salary to $175K, 100% Employer Paid
• Unlimited PTO + 12 paid holidays
• 401K Plan
• Next Gen Employee Assistance Program, confidential service to support employees with day-to-day issues, improve work/life balance and enhance wellbeing, 100% Employer Paid
• Fin Fit, comprehensive financial wellness tools and resources, 100% Employer Paid
• Working Advantage, exclusive travel and entertainment discounts, 100% Employer Paid

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