Data Scientist

Kavaliro is seeking a Data Scientist to support a client in Reston, VA.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in Python, Javascript, and R.
• Demonstrated experience employing machine learning and deep learning modules such as Pandas, Scikit, Tensorflow, Pytorch.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical inference, as well as building and understanding predictive models, using machine learning methods.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale text analytics.

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing research or development with natural language processing and working with, deploying, and testing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), large-language models (LLMs) or foundational models.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying testing and verification methodologies to evaluate algorithm performance and identify strategies for improvement or optimization
• Demonstrated experience deploying machine learning models on multimedia data, to include joint text, audio, video, hardware, and peripherals.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux System Administration and associated scripting languages (Bash)
• Demonstrated experience with Android configuration, software development, and interfacing.
• Demonstrated experience in embedded systems (Raspberry Pi)
• Customize research grade algorithms to be optimized for memory and computational efficiency through quantizing, trimming layers, or through custom methods

Location:

• Reston, VA
• This position is onsite and there is no remote availability

Clearance Requirement:

• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.