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AI / ML Prototyping Developer

Mythics, Virginia Beach, VA, United States


AI / ML Prototyping Developer
Job ID:

2026-4382

Type:

Regular Full-Time

# of Openings:

3

Category:

Mythics, LLC

Location:

United States

Overview

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)

Demonstrated experience developing and training machine learning or AI models

Hands‑on experience prototyping AI‑driven solutions in Python

Familiarity with version control and collaborative development using Git

Ability to work with SQL and relational or analytical data stores

Experience integrating AI/ML models into automated or semi‑automated pipelines

U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with AI solutions in a regulated industry (e.g., DoD, Financial Services, healthcare, or other compliance‑driven environments)

Experience developing or customizing AI agents and agent‑based workflows

Familiarity with AutoML tools and automated model experimentation techniques

Exposure to model governance, explainability, and risk mitigation approaches

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and test AI and machine learning prototypes to support mission‑focused use cases

Develop, train, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models across structured and unstructured datasets

Integrate AI/ML models into secure and scalable data processing pipelines

Support ingestion, processing, and analysis of multimodal datasets (e.g., text, images, structured data) to identify patterns, trends, and key values

Develop and customize AI agents tailored to defined use cases and regulatory constraints

Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and stakeholders to refine requirements and evolve AI use cases

Apply secure development practices and conduct code scanning and dependency analysis to support compliance requirementsDocument model design, assumptions, limitations, and performance results to support technical reviews and audits

Qualifications

Clearance requirement: U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

10 years of work experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience

Demonstrated experience developing and training machine learning or AI models

Hands‑on experience prototyping AI‑driven solutions in Python

Familiarity with version control and collaborative development using Git

Ability to work with SQL and relational or analytical data stores

Experience integrating AI/ML models into automated or semi‑automated pipelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence model development and training

Developing and testing AI agents and agent‑based systems

AutoML analysis and model comparison techniques

Working with multimodal datasets to extract insights and patterns

Python for AI/ML development and data processing

Hugging Face libraries and models for NLP and multimodal use cases

Git for source control and collaborative development

SQL for data querying and analysis

Application and code security tools such as OWASP ZAP, Bandit, Semgrep, dependency scanning and analysis tools

Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on AI/ML solutions

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Ability to follow secure coding, data handling, and compliance standards in a federal environment

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans

Premier 401(k) retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college savings plan

Tax‑advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options

Legal Resources

Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off

Employee referral program

Employee recognition, gift and reward program

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Remote or hybrid work options

Engaging company events such as team‑building activities, annual awards and kick‑off parties

Employee Resource Groups such as Values & Women’s Leadership Committees

Health and wellness‑focused activities

Relaxation Spaces

In‑office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks

Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Drug‑Free Workplace and Pre‑Employment Testing Policy
As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics is required to abide by the Drug‑Free Workplace Act, which requires pre‑employment drug tests for all candidates for employment. Marijuana (including medical marijuana) is a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

To learn more about your rights regarding disability accommodations, please contact

accommodationrequests@mythics.com

or read the Department of Labor Disability Rights Fact Sheet. For more information about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, please read Know Your Rights.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mythics, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or other factors prohibited by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Mythics, LLC follows an affirmative action program per Executive Order 11246 and the VEVRAA Final Rule.

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