Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer (Public Trust)

Role Overview

Praescient Analytics is seeking a highly experienced Senior AI/ML Engineer to support a mission-critical federal analytics and artificial intelligence modernization program. This role is responsible for designing, engineering, deploying, and operating production-grade AI and machine learning systems that support real-time decision-making, advanced analytics, and public safety outcomes.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, train, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models supporting predictive analytics, classification, anomaly detection, NLP, and AI-assisted decision support. Deploy models into production environments using Microsoft Azure ML, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated. Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success. A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating production AI/ML systems.
• Demonstrated experience moving models from research or prototype stages into production environments.
• Proven experience supporting AI systems in mission-critical or regulated settings.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting federal, public-sector, or other regulated environments.
• Expert proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Strong experience with machine learning libraries including Scikit-learn, NumPy, and Pandas.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI/ML services, particularly Azure Machine Learning.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for ML workflows.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and model deployment patterns.
• Experience with SQL and data integration for ML workloads.
• Proficiency with Git-based version control and collaborative development.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance