What we’re looking for
A BS degree in computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in machine learning and data science, and applying both to image and video data
Proficiency in implementing and analyzing data structures and algorithms
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
Experience developing anomaly detection algorithms for AI systems, models, data, and workflows
Exposure to software development life cycles and tools (e.g., Git, Agile)
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 computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or a related discipline
Experience deploying machine learning and data science solutions to production environments
Exposure to DevOps and cloud infrastructure (e.g., Docker, K8s, and CI/CD)
Experience processing unstructured data types (e.g., imagery, full-motion video, text, acoustic, sonar, RF, geospatial, graphs, telemetry signals)
Experience building AI agents and agentic workflows
Experience implementing ETL pipelines, data pipelines, and/or workflow automation
Experience developing software in a compiled programming language (e.g., Go, Rust, C++, Java, etc.)
Experience building full-stack applications (i.e., back end, front end, REST)
Experience working with federal, state, and/or local government customers
You will be hybrid and on site at customer locations in the Northern Virginia area, with up to 10% travel.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $185,000–$230,000/year. Striveworks’ total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses.
Benefits include
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
401(k) plan
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Ready to build systems that work for a mission that matters? Let’s talk.
Striveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Striveworks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact People Operations at hr@striveworks.us.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Striveworks is a participating employer in the E-Verify program.
