ML Optimization Engineer

Design, develop, and rigorously test software applications and components Apply best practices and cutting-edge technologies to support mission-critical research projects Work across the research-to-implementation stack, including designing and evaluating AI models Translate research findings into production-ready systems Formulate and reason about constrained optimization problems Support computational science research involving high-performance computing, AI/ML, modeling and simulation, and visualization Collaborate with peers, mentors, team members, DOE program offices, defense and intelligence communities, federal agencies, universities, and industry partners Perform technical tasks independently and adapt to different project needs Support multiple projects and assist junior-level researchers and developers Contribute to technical publications and proposal writing Requirements Professional Level III: relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or relevant Master's Degree and 3+ years, or relevant PhD; equivalent relevant education/experience may qualify Professional Level II: relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience, or relevant Master's Degree; equivalent relevant education/experience may qualify Must meet educational requirements before employment start date Demonstrated experience with PyTorch and TensorFlow Experience writing clean, efficient, maintainable code according to coding standards and guidelines Experience designing, developing, and testing software applications and components using modern technologies Knowledge of Python and at least one other major programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C/C++ Ability to communicate complex technical documentation of software architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications clearly and precisely Effective communication skills for code reviews and constructive feedback Willingness to consider alternative methods and adjust plans as circumstances evolve Experience in a research lab environment Technical publication experience Proposal-writing experience Ability to context-shift and support multiple projects simultaneously Experience supporting junior-level researchers and developers Preferred: first-author publications Preferred: open-source software releases Ability to obtain a clearance Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, including a favorable background investigation Must pass a pre-employment drug test Must be authorized to obtain work authorization and facility access under DOE rules Must disclose and potentially disengage from certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and testing software applications, particularly in AI/ML and high-performance computing. Proficient in translating research findings into production-ready systems while effectively collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to technical publications. Highest-signal resume keywords PyTorch TensorFlow Python Software Development Technical Publication ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Software Development AI Model Design Optimization Problem Formulation High-Performance Computing Modeling and Simulation Visualization Clean Code Practices Research Lab Experience Proposal Writing Multi-Project Support Soft Skills Effective Communication Adaptability Constructive Feedback Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Eligibility Industry Keywords Research-to-Implementation Stack Defense and Intelligence Communities Federal Agencies Open-Source Software #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor