Principal AI/ML Engineer

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, headquartered in McLean, VA. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

As a Principal AI/ML Engineer, you will collaborate with a cross-functional data team comprising other AI/ML Engineers, DevSecOps engineers, Product Owners, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists. Your primary responsibility will be to develop Machine Learning models that are integral to a larger pipeline delivering value to our end customers.

We're looking for candidates with:

• 7-10 years of relevant hands-on experience
• Strong practical experience in Machine Learning models and Software Engineering
• Experience building and maintaining machine learning platforms and pipelines
• Experience in building machine learning models, including image segmentation models
• Experience in using data processing frameworks (Apache Spark preferred)
• Practical programming and scripting skills (Python preferred)
• Proven experience with modern software development and engineering practices

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places

Join us in our mission to bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. We're an equal opportunity employer committed to innovation and solving complex problems in the public sector.