Senior Machine Learning

Ventus Executive Solutions (VES) is a small company that works in the innovation and consulting arena and hires particularly talented individuals. At VES, we prioritize our employees' well-being, fostering a workplace culture that values and supports each individual. We are dedicated to promoting mentorship and personal development, recognizing that our team's growth is integral to our collective success. We offer excellent salaries and benefits.

VES is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with an active security clearance to join our exciting team. The role will combine deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to security and compliance standards. This is an opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in a secure and dynamic environment.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who has specialized expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Transformers, and Large Language Models (LLMs). This role involves developing advanced NLP solutions using Transformer architectures and LLMs. This person will also lead data science projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the latest NLP technologies and a proven track record of implementing complex machine learning systems in a secure setting. The candidate should have the ability to collaborate with academic and research institutions to leverage the latest findings in the field.

The anticipated work location is in the Arlington, VA or Dahlgren, VA (we anticipate a position in each location).

Travel: Infrequent 10%

Required Experience

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields

7+ years of experience in machine learning or data science, with a focus on NLP, Transformers, and LLMs

Strong programming skills, especially in Python, and experience with relevant NL libraries and frameworks

Ability to handle complex datasets and extract meaningful insights.

Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and guiding complex projects to success.

Clearance: SECRET

Desired Experience

Published research or significant contributions in the field of NLP, Transformers, or LLMs

Experience in handling large-scale, classified datasets in a secure environment

Continuous engagement in the ML community