Sr ML/AI Engineer

Job Description

Business SummaryThe Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive.

If you’re looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry. Position ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement production ML systems for enterprise SaaS applications serving government contracting, architecture & engineering, and construction industriesBuild end-to-end ML pipelines on cloud infrastructure (Oracle Cloud/AWS/Azure), from data ingestion through model deployment and monitoringFine-tune large language models using QLoRA/LoRA techniques on domain-specific datasets; develop and deploy specialized AI agents for compliance, document processing, and predictive analyticsArchitect MLOps infrastructure including CI/CD pipelines for models, A/B testing frameworks, model monitoring, and automated retraining systemsLead technical initiatives across data science and engineering teams; establish ML best practices and guide architecture decisionsDeploy models at scale using Kubernetes, containerization, and microservices patterns; ensure sub-second latency for production APIs consumed by multiple product teamsCollaborate with product and engineering to translate business requirements into technical ML solutions; work with cross-functional teams on integration patternsImplement RAG systems using vector databases for retrieval-augmented generation; build semantic search and document intelligence capabilitiesQualifications5+ years of ML/AI experience with proven track record deploying production ML systems; experience in enterprise SaaS or regulated industries preferredDeep learning expertise: Hands-on experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, transformer architectures, LLM fine-tuning, and deploying models in productionProgramming proficiency: Expert Python; strong software engineering skills including design patterns, testing, and code quality practicesCloud ML platforms: Experience with cloud ML services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google Vertex AI, or Oracle Cloud); Kubernetes, DockerML frameworks and tools: MLflow, LangChain, AutoGen, or similar agent frameworks; experience with vector databases for semantic searchMLOps practices: CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, drift detection, A/B testing, and production model lifecycle managementData engineering fundamentals: Understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, streaming (Kafka), and data quality practicesBonus: Experience with compliance-heavy industries (government, healthcare, finance); understanding of FAR/DFARS, DCAA, or similar regulationsEducation: MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field preferred; BS with equivalent experience consideredCompensation InformationThe U. S. salary range for this position is $68500.

00 – $119750. 00.

This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity. Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek.

Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement. Travel RequirementsNo

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