Orbis Group is hiring: Senior Machine Learning Engineer in mclean
Orbis Group, mclean, va, United States
Overview
Associate Director - Head of AI/ML - Austin — Founding Machine Learning Engineer
A venture-backed startup at the intersection of AI and national security is building the next generation of secure data sharing technology, and they’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the founding team.
This is a chance to work on high-impact problems where speed, security, and trust matter. You’ll help design and deploy ML-powered systems that enable intelligence and defense organizations to accelerate decision making to seconds.
The role
- Build and scale production-grade ML services, including LLM applications
- Develop APIs and infrastructure that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows
- Work hands-on across the stack: from systems and storage through to inference and application layers
- Tackle complex data security and privacy challenges in real-world environments
What they’re looking for
- Strong coding background in Python or Golang
- Experience taking ML/LLM systems from prototype to production
- Skills in Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Someone who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys solving hard technical problems
Nice to have
- Exposure to government, defense, or intelligence systems
- Background in enterprise-scale search or ML-powered data access
- Familiarity with security, authentication, or DevOps practices
Why apply?
- Strong health & wellness benefits
- Work on technology that truly matters in national security
- Join a small, sharp team where your work will have immediate impact
Compensation
- Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
- Additional compensation: Stock options
Employment details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
- Industries: Software Development