AI ML Engineer

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Family: Software Development & Support Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office of Computer and Communications Systems (OCCS) is seeking an enthusiastic AI/ML Fresher to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance biomedical information systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and data scientists to build intelligent solutions that improve interoperability, search, and user experience across NLM platforms. What You Will Do: - Assist in developing and deploying AI/ML models for biomedical data processing and search optimization. - Support natural language processing (NLP) tasks, including entity recognition and semantic search. - Work on data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation under guidance from senior team members. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI components into existing applications and APIs. - Document workflows, maintain code repositories, and contribute to testing and validation efforts. What You Will Need: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. - Minimum TWO (2) years of professional experience preferably in AI/ML development or related software engineering role. - Strong foundation in Python programming and familiarity with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn, etc. - Experience with machine learning concepts (classification, regression, clustering) and practical implementation. - Exposure to NLP techniques and libraries (ex: NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers). - Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and version control (Git). - Excellent problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies. - Must be eligible for a Public Trust clearance and complete federal background screening. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and containerization (Docker). - Understanding of RESTful APIs and web application integration. - Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. - Coursework or projects involving AI in healthcare or biomedical domains. LI-DNI The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Parental Leave - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Group Term Life and Travel Assistance - Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Care.com annual membership - Employee Assistance Program - Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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