AI/ML Software Engineer

About

The client is looking for an experienced AI/ML Software Engineer to build software tools that incorporate AI/ML techniques to automate narrowly defined tasks with high accuracy, assist internal users with their job functions, and improve the experience external users have when interacting with the Maryland Judiciary.

Designing and building software systems that integrate AI/ML techniques to automate tasks, assist internal users, and improve user-facing services within hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Work within established constraints regarding infrastructure, programming languages, and model selection.
• Contribute to technical decision-making related to data processing, retrieval strategies, and system integration.
• Collaborate with team members to define agent architectures, workflows, and system design decisions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate approaches for given tasks, including determining when to use LLM-based versus non-LLM techniques.
• Assist in the design and implementation of testing and evaluation pipelines for AI/ML systems.
• Develop unit and integration tests for AI-enabled workflows and data pipelines.
• Generate and utilize synthetic data to support evaluation and benchmarking efforts.
• Support deployment of AI/ML applications within a hybrid cloud environment, working with containerized applications.
• Optimize systems for environments with limited computational resources, including minimal GPU availability.
• Deliver production-grade systems aligned with defined requirements, documenting system designs, workflows, and technical decisions.

Remote Conditions

• Initial 2 days onsite

Experience Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI development.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or web development.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Experience fine-tuning small language models or embedding models.
• Experience with graph databases or graph extensions (e.g., Neo4j, Apache AGE).
• Experience designing and implementing multi-agent or task-oriented AI systems.
• Experience with embedding models, vector similarity, re-ranking, and graph retrieval techniques in RAG systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) in service-oriented architectures.
• Experience collaborating with large language models (LLMs), including both API-based integration and local deployment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, including the ability to develop production-grade backend services, APIs, middleware, and data pipelines.

About ATD Technology, LLC

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified job seekers with our client programs while meeting all parties’ financial needs and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Private, Public and Government sectors across North America.

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.