AI/ML Engineer & Data Scientist

We’re seeking an AI/ML Engineer & Data Scientist to build ML solutions, develop scalable data pipelines, and improve information discovery and decision‑making. You’ll work with structured and unstructured data, support digitization/cataloging workflows, and contribute to intelligent search and automation capabilities. This position is contingent upon contract award and requires U.S. citizenship to be eligible for a Public Trust. Direct hire only. What You’ll Do • Develop data models and analytics that generate actionable insights. • Build and refine ML/NLP models (document understanding, classification, ranking, embeddings, search relevance). • Create data ingestion/transformation pipelines for structured and unstructured content. • Use cloud services for storage, indexing, model deployment, and scalable processing. • Apply workflow‑simulation and modeling techniques to optimize operations. • Develop AI‑enabled tools (chatbots, wizards) including prompt orchestration and human‑in‑the‑loop support. What You Need • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred). • 3+ years with Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn), and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS). • Experience with Azure AI Services and LLMs. • Background in NLP and search/retrieval strategies. • Familiarity with MLOps (deployment, monitoring, CI/CD). • Knowledge of ML/data security and federal data privacy requirements. • U.S. citizenship required. About Azulo Azulo accelerates mission success for government agencies through innovative, data-driven technology solutions. As a trusted partner to federal, state, and local governments, we deliver customized strategies that transform operations and maximize results. Our core expertise includes advanced data analytics, AI/ML, enterprise IT modernization, and strategic management consulting. Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • This job requires US citizenship. Do you meet this requirement? • How many years of experience do you have in developing cognitive search solutions? Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • AI/ML development: 3 years (Required) • natural language processing (NLP): 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person