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Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Engineer 2

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, MDSoftware Engineer
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Salary
$130K - $270K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 5+ yrs
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Captivation Software builds mission-critical solutions designed to protect the country and solve complex challenges for customers. Engineering teams here focus on developing reliable systems that deliver exact operational needs in a timely manner.

Software developers design, create, test, and productize artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to address specific business needs. Daily work involves selecting appropriate datasets, performing statistical analysis, running machine learning algorithms, and transforming data science prototypes into scalable production solutions.

Strong candidates bring a solid background in software engineering along with advanced academic training in quantitative fields. Professionals who thrive in this environment enjoy tackling iterative design processes, overseeing system integration, and ensuring rigorous model quality.

What you will do

  • Select appropriate data sets and perform statistical analysis to support algorithm development.
  • Run machine learning algorithms and use results to continuously improve existing models.
  • Train and retrain systems when needed while utilizing various machine learning libraries and packages.
  • Oversee the test and evaluation of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms through iterative design.
  • Research and implement a broad range of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools and algorithms.
  • Transform data science prototypes into scalable solutions and verify data and model output quality.
  • Identify differences in data distribution that affect overall model performance.

What you need

  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.
  • Minimum of five years of experience deploying machine learning algorithms is required.
  • Hold a Master's or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning.
  • An additional five years of machine learning experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree may be substituted for a Master's degree.
  • Demonstrated abilities in software engineering and artificial intelligence and machine learning model test and evaluation.

Benefits

  • Annual Salary between $130,000 and $270,000 depending on years of experience
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution with no matching required and vested from day one
  • $3,600 HSA contribution
  • 6 weeks of paid time off
  • Company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary ranges from $130,000 to $270,000 and depends on your years of experience.

What security clearance is required to apply?

Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Master's or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or deep learning is required, though five additional years of machine learning experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree may be substituted.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include up to a 20% 401k contribution with no matching required and vested from day one, $3,600 HSA contribution, 6 weeks of paid time off, and company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D.

Does Captivation Software accept third-party staffing firms?

This position is open for direct hires only and candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Captivation Software careers page.

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