At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer in Arlington, Virginia to lead the development and implementation of advanced machine learning solutions with an emphasis on trust, reliability, and robustness. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about building cutting-edge AI systems and addressing challenges in trusted AI. As a leader in this domain, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and ensure the delivery of impactful AI solutions.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable machine learning models and algorithms to solve real-world problems.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the trustworthiness of AI systems by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, biases, and other critical risks.
- Guide the team in analyzing and improving both white-box and black-box AI models to ensure reliability and robustness.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, engineers, and domain experts, to deliver tailored AI solutions aligned with stakeholder needs.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the professional development of the team.
- Publish research findings, contribute to technical papers, and represent the company at conferences and technical forums.
What you will need (Basic Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering, data analytics, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in statistics, with demonstrated ability to address challenges arising when mathematical assumptions break down.
- Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning systems, with a deep understanding of data-related assumptions and model behavior.
- Proficiency in data science and machine learning tools and frameworks such as Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas), R, or MATLAB.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and guiding technical teams.
Nice to have (Preferred);
- Expertise in trusted AI domains such as explainability, fairness, privacy, or adversarial robustness.
- Research experience with a track record of synthesizing findings from academic papers and applying them to practical use cases.
- Demonstrated passion for advancing trusted AI principles and delivering solutions that have a real-world impact.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Security Clearance:
- Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range
$119,000—$241,100 USD
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What We Do
Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions that support missions critical to U.S. national security.
Our expertise includes R&D, innovation, productization and implementation in the technology fields of cyber, data science, mobile, microelectronics and information operations. We offer a family of operationally deployed products including Pulse, IKE™, SIGMA™, 8Wire™ and others.
Major customers include DARPA, Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, Department of Homeland Security and the broader Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Two Six Technologies is a high-growth business with over 285 employees currently, and a global operational footprint that includes a technical presence in more than 40 countries, coupled with native proficiency in more than 20 languages.
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