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Machine Learning Engineer, Public Sector

Scale AIDenver, CO; Honolulu, HI; Washington, DCPublic Sector Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
18 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Machine Learning Engineer, Public Sector role at Scale AI involves deploying advanced generative AI, computer vision, and large language models into mission-critical government systems across Denver, Honolulu, and Washington, DC. This position suits engineering professionals with a solid background in applied machine learning who want to build solutions for complex operational and planning challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate state-of-the-art models into production environments to solve customer problems and improve user experiences.
Maintain and optimize production models through architectural updates, hyperparameter tuning, and retraining while preserving core performance.
Collaborate with product and research teams to prototype and deliver machine learning features for upcoming product lines.
Process massive datasets to develop both generic models and specialized fine-tuned models for specific products.
Build scalable machine learning infrastructure to automate and optimize various machine learning services.
Act as a cross-functional advocate for machine learning techniques across multiple engineering and product organizations.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and engage in light travel, approximately 10 percent of the time, for customer interaction and team needs.

Requirements

Active TS security clearance.
Minimum of 2 years of experience building and deploying applied machine learning systems in production environments.
Extensive professional experience with generative AI, agentic AI, natural language processing, deep learning, deep reinforcement learning, or computer vision.
Solid foundational understanding of algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
Strong coding abilities in Python along with hands-on experience using TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Nice to Have

Experience deploying software into restricted, air-gapped, edge, or on-premise environments.
Prior background in government or defense work, including military or civilian service, a cleared internship, or time at a federal contractor.
Practical experience with open-weight model fine-tuning such as LoRA, instruction tuning, PEFT, or embedding model training.
Experience writing evaluations for non-deterministic systems like LLM judges, custom benchmarks, or regression suites.
Familiarity with geospatial data, GIS tooling, spatial reference systems, or imagery.
Experience launching and owning a shipped software project with real users after release.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Large Language Models
Computer Vision
Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning
Agentic AI Frameworks

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for the full-time Washington, DC position is $196,000 to $245,000 USD, with ranges varying by location and career level. Eligible employees receive equity-based compensation subject to board approval. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous paid time off, and a potential commuter stipend.

About the Company

Scale AI focuses on developing reliable artificial intelligence systems for major decisions by providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies. The company collaborates with prominent industry leaders and government agencies, including the U.S. Army and Air Force, to help build and deploy impactful AI applications. Scale AI operates as an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace dedicated to diversity and reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit an application for the Machine Learning Engineer, Public Sector role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowLLMComputer Vision

Questions candidates ask

What locations are eligible for this role?

This position is based in Denver, CO; Honolulu, HI; or Washington, DC.

What security clearance is required?

An active TS security clearance is required for this position.

What is the salary range for the Washington, DC location?

The base salary range for the full-time position in Washington, DC is $196,000 to $245,000 USD.

What technical skills are necessary?

Candidates need strong programming skills in Python, experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, and a solid background in algorithms, data structures, and applied machine learning.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, the role requires light travel of approximately 10% for customer interactions and team needs.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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