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Data Scientist

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Aquila Technology

Data Scientist

Lexington, MA
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    AI Research Data Scientist

    Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance to be considered Must be US Citizen 

    At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

    About the Role:

    Aquila is seeking a AI Research Data Scientist  to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The AI Research Data Scientist will be responsible for Developing and implementing advanced machine learning and generative AI algorithms, as well as designs and optimizes scalable data pipelines and AI workflows. 

    There are a few requirements for the position:

    • Must be a U.S Citizen- Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
    • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
    • Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and optimize state-of-the-art generative AI models for foreign language proficiency testing and education tasks. Use and extend state of the art NLP techniques including large language model fine-tuning, natural language understanding, and content generation.
    • Design and implement scalable algorithms and pipelines to handle extensive text datasets in high-performance computing (HPC)environments.
    • Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to deliver-to-end AI solutions for a variety of text-centric applications.
    • Conduct research on novel methodologies, staying current with emerging trends in machine learning, generative AI, and NLP.
    • Present technical findings to both expert and non-expert audiences, providing clear explanations of complex concepts and proposed solutions.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Computer Science, Math, AI/ML, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
    • Proficiency in Python, with demonstrable experience developing and implementing algorithms for AI/ML workflows.
    • Strong background in natural language processing, machine learning, and generative AI, with a portfolio of relevant coursework, publications, or project work.
    • Hands-on experience with data science pipelines, including data cleaning, preparation, and visualization, for large-scale text corpora.
    • Familiarity with high-performance computing (e.g., supercomputers, clusters, or cloud infrastructure) and the associated challenges of large-scale AI model development.

    Must Have

    • 2 years - Data/Reporting
    • 2 years - Hands on experience with data science pipelines (data cleaning, preparation, and visualization)
    • 2 years - Degree Level: Masters Degree
    • 2 years - High-performance computing (supercomputers, clusters, or cloud infrastructure)
    • 2 years - Machine Learning/AI
    • 2 years - AI application development (generative AI, ML, and NLP)
    • 2 years - Programming
    • 2 years - Experience developing and implementing algorithms for AI/ML workflows in Python
    Nice to Have
    • Machine Learning/AI
    • AI principles, model interpretability, and ethical considerations in large language model deployment
    • Programming
    • Collaboration on shared code repositories (e.g., Git)
    • Systems
    • Deep learning frameworks for building and training complex human language technology systems

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with deep learning frameworks for building and training complex human language technology systems.
    • Familiarity with responsible AI principles, model interpretability, and ethical considerations in large language model deployment
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with deep learning frameworks for building and training complex human language technology systems.
    • Familiarity with responsible AI principles, model interpretability, and ethical considerations in large language model deployment.
    • Proven experience collaborating on shared code repositories (e.g., Git),contributing to communal software projects or technical communities.
    • Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and exploring innovative applications of generative AI.
    • (Bonus) Demonstrated interest in learning foreign languages

    Benefits and Perks:

    Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

    Our Perks Include:

    • PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
    • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
    • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
    • Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
    • 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
    • Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
    • Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
    Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position. - Must be a US Citizen 

    Onsite Requirement/Location: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 2-3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.