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Tysons Corner, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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The DarkStar Group a GRVTY Company is seeking a Software & Data/AI Engineer with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Tysons Corner VA. Below is an overview of the project as well as information on our company our benefits and our $25000 referral program.

THE PROJECT

The DarkStar Groups team provides tactical data engineering solutions. We embed skilled Data Engineers Data Scientists and ETL Developers directly into intelligence analyst groups to be their go-to data wranglers. We develop new tools code and services to execute data engineering activities. Our engineers work to collect process and feed analytic tools turning data into intelligence in response to immediate mission needs with direct impact on real world situations. You will see your work used here on a daily basis and youll have the opportunity to support a variety of Sponsor mission organizations and mission partner organizations.

This is a time of development and growth on the program with an increasing number of missions being supported. The work is high impact and important and the customer moves quickly. The environment is fast-paced flexible and open to innovation - youll have more latitude here in choosing how to achieve results than on many other projects. The customer cares more about what you can do as opposed to your years of experience and work hours are typically quite flexible - roll up your sleeves get things done and no one cares much about the specific hours that you work. The work space itself is also quite nice and there is an excellent cafeteria!

The tech stack on this team is rather huge and includes Python (Pandas numpy scipy scikit-learn standard libraries etc.) Python packages that wrap Machine Learning (packages for NLP Object Detection etc.) Linux AWS/C2S Apache NiFi Spark pySpark Hadoop Kafka ElasticSearch Solr Kibana neo4J MariaDB Postgres Docker Puppet and many others.

Work on this program takes place in Chantilly VA McLean VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

THE ROLE

  • As a Software & Data/AI Engineer in this role you will be tasked with the intricate process of analyzing both structured and unstructured datasets. Your primary objective will be to identify commonalities across these datasets organize them into a uniform structure and perform entity resolution on the unstructured data. This will require a deep understanding of Python development and a proven track record of handling diverse data types. You will be expected to leverage your strong AI experience particularly with large language models and GenAI to implement a Chatbot-style interface that will serve as a critical touchpoint for stakeholders. Your role will also involve the design architecture and prototyping of complex AI-based systems that are essential for the organizations data management strategy.
  • Your technical toolkit should include proficiency in working with vector databases and SQL as well as a solid grasp of User Interface implementation using frameworks such as React or Angular. Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture will be crucial as you will be responsible for deploying AI models that can process a wide array of structured and unstructured data formats. The ability to clean data for ingestion and analysis is also a key part of your role ensuring that the data is primed for optimal AI model performance. Your success in this position will be bolstered by your capacity to examine data holdings and use cases critically enabling you to determine the most effective approach for grooming data for the AI systems you will be developing.
  • To excel in this position you should bring a wealth of experience in AI model optimization which will be central to your daily responsibilities. Your role will require you to integrate Large Language Model chatbots a cutting-edge technology that will enhance the organizations data interaction capabilities. The ability to navigate and implement vector databases will be essential as this forms the backbone of the data structuring process. Your success will be measured by your ability to seamlessly integrate AI models that effectively manage the organizations diverse data formats. Your innovative approach to AI-based architecture will not only streamline data processes but also set new standards for data management within the organization.

Required Skills

  • Python development
  • Handling structured and unstructured data
  • Entity resolution
  • Strong AI experience working with large language models and GenAI
  • Experience working with vector databases
  • SQL
  • User Interface implementation using Javascript React Angular or a similar framework
  • Experience integrating APIs
  • AWS cloud architecture
  • AI model optimization
  • Ability to examine data holdings and use cases to determine best approach for grooming data
  • Bachelors Degree
Desired Skills (Optional)
  • Field specific skills or certifications related to AI data analysis or software engineering

About The DarkStar Group

Our Company

The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. Were one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia Maryland and elsewhere. Data Science Software Engineering Cloud/AWS Infrastructure and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work job security some of the best and most flexible benefits youll find in the IC and salaries so strong that theyll likely surprise you.

Our Benefits

The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits:

  • very strong salaries;
  • 100% company-paid medical dental and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
  • the ability to get increased salary if you dont need medical/dental/vision;
  • 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
  • a generously-funded HSA;
  • an 8% 401(k) contribution;
  • 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
  • the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
  • a generous training budget;
  • $25000 employee referral bonuses;
  • business development / growth incentives; and
  • top notch company swag.

** We have a huge growth opportunity so we are offering up to a $25000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. **

The DarkStar Group A GRVTY Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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