• AI/ML Software Engineer

    CACI International (Rochester, NY)


    AI/ML Software Engineer

     

    Job Category: Engineering

     

    Time Type: Full time

     

    Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

     

    Employee Type: Regular

     

    Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

     

    Type of Travel: Continental US

     

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    The Opportunity:

    CACI is currently seeking an experienced software engineer with a background working with embedded processors and operating systems—and a demonstrated experience in AI/ML technologies—to join our Mastodon Design team in Rochester, NY!

     

    We specialize in designing and building hardware and software to meet our customers’ requirements. We focus on offering devices that can be fielded immediately to meet the mission needs that lie directly ahead. Size, weight, power, and packaging are of paramount importance in everything we design and build. Our expertise allows us to rapidly provide these solutions in specialized electronic/mechanical design, embedded & application-level software, reverse engineering & protocol analysis, and RF signals exploitation and communications systems.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software applications for custom hardware platforms

    • Develop and deploy AI/ML algorithms onto or in support of Mastodon's products to enhance their capability set

    • Support development of data pipelines, preprocessing, and lightweight model deployment on resource-constrained devices

    • Optimize system performance, memory usage, and boot times

    • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration efforts

    • Maintain documentation and ensure software quality through best development practices

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

    • Experience implementing or deploying ML models (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, ONNX) on embedded or edge platforms

    • Understanding of AI/ML workflows including model quantization, optimization, and hardware acceleration (e.g., using GPUs, TPUs, or NPUs)

    • Minimum 7 years of experience in embedded development

    • Proficient in C/C++ with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

    • Strong experience developing a variety of applications on real-time, multi-threaded embedded systems

    • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines

    • US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

    Desired:

    • Natural Language Processing algorithm experience for spoken or written language

    Experience developing RF Machine Learning techniques and deploying to edge devices

    • Experience implementing or deploying ML models using CUDA or TensorRT

    • Experience designing and training models capable of online learning, reinforcement learning, transfer learning, zero shot learning, or deep clustering

    • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash)

    • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker on embedded systems)

     

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    What You Can Expect:

    A culture of integrity.

     

    At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

     

    An environment of trust.

     

    CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

     

    A focus on continuous growth.

     

    Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

     

    **Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

     

    Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

     

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    **Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

    The proposed salary range for this position is:

    $82,100-$172,400

     

    _CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._