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# Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Active TS/SCI) | Hybrid - NoVA

- **Company:** StriveWorks, Inc
- **Location:** Northern Virginia, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Programming, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platform System, Pytorch, Scikit Learn, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185541/senior-machine-learning-engineer-active-tssci-hybrid-nova

## About the Role

A BS degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience
-Demonstrated experience delivering data-centric systems
-Proficiency in programming languages and libraries common to machine learning; excellence in Python is essential, as is knowledge of libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and/or scikit-learn
-Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals to include algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and at least one systems programming language
-Proficiency with modern software engineering tools and processes
-Active TS/SCI security clearance and US citizenship, as well as eligibility and willingness to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph if required

The following isn't required, but we'd love to see it:
-An advanced degree in data science, machine learning, computer science, or a related discipline
-Knowledge of relevant architectures and design patterns for client-server systems
-Experience implementing and deploying software into containerized or cloud environments
-Experience with a variety of unstructured data types
-Experience with anomaly detection in AI systems, models, data, and workflows
-Experience building agentic systems, agentic workflows, or AI agents
-Experience defining, scoping, planning, and delivering complex technical solutions
-Experience leading a small team
-Experience delivering technology solutions in secure government environments

You will be hybrid at customer locations in the Northern Virginia area, with up to 10% travel.



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