If you’re looking for a position with a company that values innovation in all that we do, value-orientation in all choices and decisions, and has an employee-centric company focus, you’ve come to the right place. Simple Technology Solutions’ motivated team members deliver remarkable solutions to our Federal Government clients every day. We are lifelong learners, value outcomes over busy-ness and cultivate collaboration over individual contributions.
Our in-depth experience helping government agencies in their installation, configuration, and optimization of leading Agile Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Migration tools has led to rapid growth and an increased demand for our services. This growing team has an exciting startup feel, but we are not new to the game. As experienced government contractors, we are mentors, coaches, and thought leaders, who pride ourselves in sharing our knowledge and expertise with those growing within our organization.
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Additionally, the team benefits from our partnerships with AWS, Google, Microsoft and CloudBees – with access to improved knowledge and the opportunity to become a SME with one or more of our above partners. At Simple Technology Solutions, we don't see Team Member benefits as 'perks'. Taking care of the people who take care of us is the standard. Click our benefits infographic to learn more about our industry-leading options that attract and retain top talent. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our current team members say about us on Glassdoor.
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Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Principal Engineer - ML/AI to add to our team.
Quick Position Overview:
- US Citizenship is required
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Minimum 15 years' position related experience is required
Position Overview:
Simple Technology Solutions is looking for an expert-level Principal Engineer - ML/AI to join our team. We seek a deeply technical AI leader with a track record of innovation, thought leadership, and a strong ability to translate technical solutions into strategic business outcomes. This individual will take charge of designing, developing, and delivering advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.
As a thought leader in ML/AI, you will have the opportunity to mentor teams, contribute to industry-wide discussions, and pioneer scalable ML/AI models and NLP tools that create quantifiable results for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of ML/AI models, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning. Drive innovation and thought leadership by publishing research, presenting at conferences, and contributing to high-impact AI projects.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business stakeholders, to develop solutions that meet both technical and business needs across multiple platforms (e.g., Microsoft, NVIDIA).
- Lead the design and development of machine learning algorithms from prototyping to rigorous training, validation, and deployment. Optimize models to deliver measurable business outcomes such as enhanced decision-making, efficiency improvements, and cost reductions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and AI developers. Foster an environment of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
- Oversee the management of ML/AI projects, ensuring seamless data collection, preprocessing, and quality assurance to uphold data integrity. Implement robust data handling protocols and security measures.
- Ensure that implemented models and AI tools drive quantifiable efficiency gains and business outcomes. Deliver ML/AI solutions that scale effectively, with a focus on operational impact and measurable results.
- Maintain an active presence in the ML/AI community. Stay current with emerging trends, methodologies, and technologies, ensuring that the company remains at the cutting edge of ML/AI innovation.
- Publish relevant thought leadership content, papers, and blogs in the ML/AI domain. Present research and innovations at industry conferences, positioning the company as a leader in the ML/AI space.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field; PhD is a plus.
- Over 15 years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and deploying scalable ML/AI solutions. Proven expertise in developing machine learning algorithms and NLP tools that drive business outcomes.
- Strong command of programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or Scala. Proficiency with ML/AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Deep familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
- Expertise in deploying and scaling ML/AI solutions in cloud environments.
- Experience leading teams of AI developers, driving collaborative projects, and mentoring junior staff.
- Proven ability to implement ML/AI solutions that achieve measurable efficiency results, including improved operational workflows and better business decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Able to influence senior leadership and stakeholders through compelling data and Insights.
- Published papers, articles, or research in ML/AI journals or prominent conferences.
- Experience as a speaker at ML/AI conferences.
Preferred
- Certifications:
- AWS Certified Data Engineer
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty,
- Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist
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What We Do
Simple Technology Solutions (STS) has in-depth experience helping federal & state government agencies in their Agile/DevOps/Cloud adoption & transformation. We understand how people, process, and technology work together to dramatically transform how government IT organizations improve their ability to deliver quality software & cloud-enable IT services to their end-users. In addition to being experienced government contractors, we are experienced coaches and thought-leaders guiding government IT leaders through the Agile/DevOps/Cloud mental, skill & organizational shifts. To our government customers, we are a small business with a big knowledge of the DHS mission and technology landscape.
To our industry customers, we are a deeply connected, knowledgeable partner that you can trust as a services provider or strategic guide. STS is transforming complex into simple. KEEP I.T. SIMPLE!
