Language Technology Engineer Job at Leidos, McLean, VA

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  • Leidos
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Salary: $89,700 - 162,150 per year Requirements:

  • We are seeking candidates who hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. You should have a Bachelor’s degree along with at least 8 years of relevant prior experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience. A Doctorate in a technical field is also acceptable. You should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of Intelligence Community translation fundamentals and standard operating procedures. Recent experience in deploying and training machine learning models is essential. We require individuals who can work autonomously, make sound decisions with minimal supervision, and have experience handling complex and large text and web data. Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, along with proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, C++, and Bash command-line tools, is necessary. You should have knowledge of various machine learning methodologies and frameworks, such as NLTK or SpaCy, and a solid understanding of linguistics, grammar, and the subtleties of human language. Candidates should be able to analyze intricate linguistic challenges and devise innovative technical solutions. Experience and interest in cloud computing solutions, such as Docker and Kubernetes, are preferred. Additionally, you should have the ability to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to human language technology challenges, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams are also essential.
Responsibilities:
  • In this role, you will develop applications and/or APIs to enhance workflows and integrate new resources into existing Human Language Technology (HLT) tools. You will design tailored technical solutions to process unique or challenging data types and research, develop, evaluate, and integrate HLT capabilities. As a technical leader, you will guide cross-functional teams in the creation of AI and HLT solutions. Analyzing language processing needs, you will recommend innovative solutions that enhance cost and labor efficiency. You will be responsible for innovating and prototyping HLT systems or components based on priority operational missions and evaluating technology solutions against mission data and workflow requirements, providing actionable insights. It will be part of your duties to communicate complex ideas effectively to non-technical audiences through briefings or white papers and to lead projects or small teams to address complex HLT problems for our customers and project management office. You will also act as a principal advocate for HLT within our organization and the customer, serve as an HLT mentor for new employees, and integrate Leidos technology into program HLT efforts as appropriate. Additionally, you will collaborate across programs and with the customer to ensure consistent and high-quality translation, interpretation, and transcription support through HLT initiatives in various locations.
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Bash
  • Cloud
  • Docker
  • Support
  • Java
  • Kubernetes
  • Machine Learning
  • PyTorch
  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • Web
  • JSON

More:

We are looking for individuals who are eager to break things (in a constructive way) and rebuild them smarter. At our tech company, we are the first call when things get tricky. We may not wear capes (because they can be hazardous), but we address high-stakes challenges through coding, caffeine, and a creative approach to problem-solving. The pay range for this position is $89,700.00 - $162,150.00. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and does not guarantee compensation. Several factors will be taken into account when extending an offer, including job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

last updated 44 week of 2025

Job Tags

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