Job Details

Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer

Location: Anywhere (Remote), Contract-to-Hire, Development, Government, Remote workplace type.

Rate: $80-100 per hour.

Our team is looking for an experienced Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer (remote opportunity) to drive innovation in AI/ML solutions across the information technology and software development space.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, life insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models using advanced ML techniques (regression, classification, clustering, neural networks).
• Design and implement end-to-end AI/ML/NLP solutions aligned with cybersecurity standards.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and security while resolving technical challenges and optimizing performance.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using modern DevSecOps tools.
• Support production deployment, monitoring, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate in Agile teams — participate in sprints, reviews, and retrospectives.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years in software/IT and 5+ years in data analysis & machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Hands‑on experience with Image Transformer models (e.g., Microsoft's DiT) for document understanding.
• Solid background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and software engineering.
• Leadership, problem‑solving, and adaptability in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.) is a plus.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.