Senior API Integration Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking a versatile, driven Data Scientist / AI/ML Automation Engineer to transform raw collection streams into automated, high-value intelligence. In this key role, you will apply Python data science toolkits, RESTful APIs, and machine learning techniques to optimize collection processing, automate analytical workflows, and extract actionable insights from high-volume data flows. Whether you are already experienced in AI/ML or a strong Data Scientist eager to expand your skillset through sponsored advanced coursework, you will play a hands-on role in constructing API data retrieval tools, structuring complex dataframes, and developing dynamic analytical capabilities.

The annual base salary range for this role is $156,000-$184,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

, Required Skills

• Python Data Science Frame Aggregation: Mastery of Python for complex data manipulation, dataframe structuring (e.g., pandas), and data aggregation.

  • API Development Integration: Strong proficiency interacting with, reading, consuming, and building tools to retrieve data via RESTful APIs.

  • Collection Processing Workflow Automation: Practical experience applying algorithmic logic or AI/ML techniques to automate data ingestion, collection processing, and workflow optimization. (Nyla is willing to sponsor formal training for strong Data Scientists seeking to grow their AI/ML depth).

  • SIGINT Mission Domain Awareness: Background or experience working directly with SIGINT data collection, dataflow mechanics, or intelligence data processing systems.

  • Analytical Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to translate raw, multi-source dataset feeds into structured analytical pipelines.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 10+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR  Associate's Degree PLUS 12+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

Geospatial Dynamic Visualization: Experience crafting custom data visualizations using Plotly, Shapely, GeoPandas, or interactive mapping libraries.

Specialized Intelligence Infrastructure: Operational familiarity or proficiency with XKEYSCORE (XKS) / DX tools and complex SIGINT dataflow architectures.

Enterprise Analytics Querying: Hands-on experience with Splunk, Elastic, Kibana (ELK stack), SQL databases, or enterprise networking concepts.

Lightweight Web Development: Exposure to front-end UI framework scripting using Bootstrap (HTML) or Pyodide.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, 

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. 

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. 

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.