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Cleared Data Scientist / AI Software Engineer - Expert

Sunfire Solutions

Cleared Data Scientist / AI Software Engineer - Expert

Skills

SQL QueriesRustPythonData ScienceJavaPyTorchTensorFlowRGraphQLMachine LearningAIAWSLinuxJavascript

7 days ago

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Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

$210,000 – $265,000 / year

Location:

Fairfax, VA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

16 October 2026

What they need


Cleared Data Scientist / AI Software Engineer (10+yrs Development, 5+yrs AI/Data Science), TS/SCI

About Sunfire Solutions

At Sunfire Solutions, we bring bright minds to bear on tough engineering challenges. We focus on full-stack web-based solutions for government and commercial clients. We provide a range of services in software architecture and design, software development, DevOps, and tech modernization. We love technology and feel strongly that talent, energy, and integrity lead to exceptional results.

Description

We are looking for talented AI/ML Software Engineers and Data Scientists with TS/SCI security clearance (and active poly) to train, test, and maintain big-data analysis solutions for our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders and management to gather requirements and domain insights, take the lead on technical challenges, and mentor junior team members. In this role, you should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, communicate effectively, stay organized, and provide detailed technical analysis.

Join a team of experienced engineers that love working with the latest technologies, enjoy hands-on development, and strive to build the best solutions to meet our users’ needs.

What you will be doing:

  • This is primarily an engineering role, so expect to spend the majority of your time coding, analyzing data, and providing technical solutions with a team of engineers.
  • Writing clean, professional code, and encouraging others to do the same
  • Designing technical solutions given broadly scoped requirements
  • Identifying appropriate technologies / stacks to use to meet clients needs
  • Streamlining technical processes when necessary for automation / devops
  • Troubleshooting and debugging technical issues
  • Sharing technical knowledge with other developers

What you will not be doing:

  • Spending your days writing user documentation, or designing powerpoint slides
  • Simply installing and integrating COTS products
  • Working with stagnant technologies
  • Writing status reports or justifying career-goal metrics

Technical Skills:

  • 10+ years of demonstrated software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of AI/ML, or Data Science R&D experience
  • Extensive knowledge programming in Python, Java, Javascript, C++, or Rust
  • Experience with Machine Learning tools (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)
  • Significant experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Knowledge of OO design patterns and software architectural patterns
  • Experience with web-based communication elements (REST, GraphQL)
  • Familiarity with linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with AWS services and cloud deployments

What you’ll need:

  • Active US Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI with active poly)
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Willingness to take on challenges and learn new things
  • Desire to be at the forefront of your field
  • Ability to work individually or in groups
  • BS/BA in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience

Salary

$210,000 - $265,000 per year

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