AI/ML Software Engineer

AI/ML Software Engineer AI/ML Software Engineer opportunity in Sarasota, Florida, with a confidential defense employer. This role involves designing and implementing machine learning solutions for signal processing applications. Role Snapshot Company Confidential Employer Location Sarasota, Florida, USA Industry Defense Compensation DOE Employment Type Full Time/Direct Hire Remote Status No Remote Total Openings 1 Work Experience 1 - 5 years Opportunity This is a rare chance to apply your AI/ML expertise to real-world defense challenges that directly support national security. The position is based in Sarasota, Florida, with a confidential employer recognized for driving innovation in signal processing and intelligence analysis. You will work on systems that process and interpret massive amounts of data for critical missions, making an immediate impact from day one. Your daily work will involve developing machine learning models that detect patterns, characterize events, and enable autonomous decision-making in dynamic environments. You will integrate these models into existing enterprise architectures, balancing performance with security and maintainability. This is not just theoretical research; you will see your algorithms deployed in operational settings where they enhance situational awareness and support vital intelligence operations. The ideal candidate is a driven AI/ML professional with at least one year of relevant experience and a deep understanding of modern ML frameworks. You should be comfortable with neural network architectures and have a proven ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting. Your background in signal processing or defense applications will set you apart, as will your TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, which are absolute requirements for this role. This role offers an exceptional compensation package, including industry-best benefits, stock equity, and full relocation assistance to the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. You will join a team that values innovation and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are ready to take on a high-impact position where your work will directly contribute to national security, apply today to be considered for this confidential opportunity. Non-Negotiables Active TS/SCI clearance is required because the role supports critical Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions U.S. Citizenship is required due to the government security clearance requirement A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is required At least one year of hands-on experience in artificial intelligence or machine learning in a professional environment is required, with three to five years preferred Strong knowledge of machine learning model development, deployment, and modern ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn is required Solid programming background with experience using statistical and signal analysis libraries is required Experience with neural network architectures, including deep learning models, and understanding of transformer architectures and attention mechanisms is required What's In It For You The position offers full relocation support to Sarasota, Florida You will receive industry-leading health, dental, and vision benefits packages The compensation includes equity stock grants, aligning your success with the company's growth This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for signal processing in defense missions You will have access to continuous professional development and training in emerging AI technologies The company offers a collaborative environment where your contributions to national security are directly valued You will enjoy the Florida lifestyle with no state income tax and beautiful coastal living Responsibilities You will design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions for decision-making and SIGINT processing needs Your work will involve time-series data to develop models for event characterization, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and automated analysis of SIGINT sensor systems You will integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise architectures, ensuring performant processing with high accuracy, security, and maintainability You will enable autonomous decision-making systems that operate with minimal human intervention and create adaptive processing systems for dynamic environments You will discover features and infer system states from underlying data streams to support critical Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions You will collaborate with team leads to deploy tailored models that deliver intelligent insights for large-scale sensing systems Preferred Qualifications An understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals is beneficial Experience with RFML (Radio Frequency Machine Learning) is highly valued Hands-on experience with Large Language Models, including fine-tuning and prompt engineering, is a plus Knowledge of AI applications for autonomous decision-making and analysis is preferred Experience with multimodal, agentic systems using RAG, COT, or MARL approaches is desirable Familiarity with containerized AI model deployment using Docker or Kubernetes is an advantage Exposure to cloud AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, or Google Vertex AI is a nice-to-have From Hire Perspectives Understand the signals behind engineering hiring. 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