AI/ML Engineer

Riverside Research

United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Sep 02, 2025

AI/ML Engineer

Location

US-VA-Fairfax

ID

2025-3979

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full Time Salary

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented AI/ML Ops Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of AI and machine learning models. You will work closely with data scientists and software engineers to ensure smooth integration and operation of AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

- Assist in deploying and managing machine learning models and AI systems in production environments.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to model operations.
- Help maintain model versioning and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist with data sourcing, preprocessing, and feature engineering.
- Support the automation of machine learning workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Document processes, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in AIML operations.

Desired Qualifications:
- Internship or project experience in machine learning or AI operations.
- Understanding of data storage technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL databases).
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years related experience with a Bachelors Degree, 3 years with a Master's Degree.

- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python or Java.
- Knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Ability to obtain any required clearances in the future.

Global Comp

$90,000 - $170,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.