AI Researcher - Maximus

Work with the IR&D team as an AI researcher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the design and development of complex software applications from business requirements in collaboration with other team members

- Investigate new solutions, tools, products, and techniques to incorporate into coding standards.

- Troubleshoot complex issues and produce detailed proposals to resolve.

- Support testing and remediate defects

- Guide, coach, and mentor entry and mid-level developers

- Work with experienced software engineering team to develop and implement missing critical products and solutions for the company

- Responsible for developing new AI methods, approaches, and prototype systems

- Experience in working with Large Language models and Retrieval Augmented Generation

- Experience with Statistical techniques including regression analysis for modeling relationships, hypothesis testing to validate results, & Bayesian statistics for probabilistic modeling

- Knowledge of Python and AI related Libraries

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree .

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.