Sr Software Engineer

03-Dec-2025

Sr ML/AI Engineer

US Remote

10574BR

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.

Position Responsibilities

Job Summary
As a Sr ML/AI Engineer, you will design and implement advanced machine learning systems for enterprise SaaS applications serving the government contracting, architecture & engineering, and construction sectors. You will lead the development of end-to-end ML pipelines on cloud infrastructure, fine-tune large language models, and architect scalable MLOps solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a passion for deploying innovative AI solutions that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement production ML systems for enterprise SaaS applications in regulated industries.

Build end-to-end ML pipelines on cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure), covering data ingestion, model deployment, and monitoring.

Fine-tune large language models using QLoRA/LoRA techniques on domain-specific datasets.

Develop and deploy specialized AI agents for compliance, document processing, and predictive analytics.

Architect MLOps infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, A/B testing frameworks, model monitoring, and automated retraining systems.

Lead technical initiatives across data science and engineering teams; establish ML best practices and guide architecture decisions.

Deploy models at scale using Kubernetes, containerization, and microservices patterns; ensure sub-second latency for production APIs.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical ML solutions.

Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems using vector databases for semantic search and document intelligence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of ML/AI experience with a proven track record of deploying production ML systems.

Hands-on expertise in deep learning, including PyTorch/TensorFlow, transformer architectures, and LLM fine-tuning.

Expert-level programming proficiency in Python; strong software engineering skills (design patterns, testing, code quality).

Experience with cloud ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google Vertex AI, Oracle Cloud); Kubernetes and Docker.

Proficiency with ML frameworks and tools such as MLflow, LangChain, AutoGen, and vector databases for semantic search.

Solid understanding of MLOps practices: CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, drift detection, A/B testing, and lifecycle management.

Data engineering fundamentals, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, streaming (Kafka), and data quality practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in enterprise SaaS or regulated industries (government, healthcare, finance).

Understanding of compliance frameworks such as FAR/DFARS, DCAA, or similar regulations.

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field preferred; BS with equivalent experience considered.

Why Join Deltek?

Deltek offers a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration drive success. As a leader in enterprise SaaS solutions, Deltek empowers employees to work on impactful projects with cutting-edge AI technologies. You will benefit from a culture that values growth, flexibility, and professional development, while leveraging Deltek’s advanced AI capabilities to solve complex business challenges and shape the future of industry solutions

Compensation Information

The U.S. salary range for this position is $68500.00 - $119750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Travel Requirements

No

Compliance Requirements

Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.

EEO Statement

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Sr ML/AI Engineer | Deltek, Inc