Senior AI/ ML Developer (TS SCI with POLY)

Please note; This position requires a TS SCI with POLY. ONLY candidates who have the appropriate clearance level will be considered.

Aperio Global is seeking an AI/ML Developer to support an innovative team in McLean VA.

This position is part of an innovative R&D team dedicated to exploring and prototyping cutting-edge AI technologies. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, experimentation-driven environment, developing and testing modern approaches using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), large language models (LLMs), and other emerging technologies to tackle complex technical challenges.Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and prototype solutions leveraging RAG architectures and LLMs.
• Build and iterate on proof-of-concept applications to evaluate and demonstrate new technologies.
• Develop and integrate with RESTful APIs to enable data retrieval and exchange across systems.
• Utilize Postgres for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization in AI/ML contexts.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to assess new approaches, document results, and recommend next steps.
• Share insights and findings to support teamwide knowledge growth in AI/ML advancements and experimentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may substitute.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong Python skills.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing RAG models and LLM-based solutions.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Deep expertise with Postgres (schema design, querying, and performance tuning).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background or interest in working with geospatial data, systems, or analytic tools.

• Experience developing or maintaining data pipelines and utilizing vector databases to support AI/ML workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, including deploying or testing prototypes in cloud infrastructure.

Estimated Salary Range: 200-250