AI / ML Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a fresh graduate AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, test, and field advanced integrated networking and computing systems for tactical (military) applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) networking and wireless communication technologies to create rugged, high-performance systems suitable for challenging operational environments.
At Nokia Federal Solutions (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government.
Responsibilities
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and implement them into services and applications.
- Collaborate with technical area owners on both design and implementation.
- Design, develop, and maintain services and applications utilizing AI models and agentic workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
- Effective use of AI-powered development tools such as Cursor or Augment.
- Experience with multi-agent orchestration and workflows.
- Strong proficiency in Python and Linux.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud frameworks like OpenShift.
- Knowledge of AI framework tools like vLLM, Langfuse, and FalkorDB/Neo4j.
- Competence with databases like OpenSearch and MariaDB/PostgreSQL, and system-level observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and Robot framework.
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.
Benefits
- Company-paid, full-coverage inclusive healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) for you and your family.
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) Retirement Account with a 6% employer contribution.
- Flexible Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Professional development opportunities.