Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Secure AI Lab

Job Details

At the SEI AI Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering questions related to the practical design and implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering for Defense and National Security.

As our government customers adopt AI and machine learning to provide leap-ahead mission capabilities, we build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems; discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust, secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities; prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities; identify and investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape.

Overview: As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will specialize in engineering solutions that support research into the vulnerabilities of AI and ML algorithms and securing against those vulnerabilities.

The Secure AI Lab within the SEI’s AI Division focuses on improving the security and robustness of AI systems.

Duties

• Building Machine Learning Models and Systems
• Technical Experimentation
• Testing and evaluation
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of machine learning
• A track record of using well-established engineering practices to solve difficult problems
• An understanding of how to convert research results into functioning prototypes or capabilities
• Experience leading technical projects in novel areas with limited previous work to build upon
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ample experience with publishing written or technical artifacts showcasing your work
• Strong collaboration skills for working with colleagues and sponsors
• Willingness to guide and mentor junior team members

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, machine learning, electrical engineering, or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD with five (5) years of experience.
• Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week at SEI offices in Pittsburgh, PA or Arlington, VA.
• Be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time to locations outside of your home location.