AI/ML Software Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced AI software engineer capable of leading and supporting the development of adversarial robustness capabilities within the Department of Defense. This software engineer will work with a team of developers and research scientists to extend and enhance the existing open-source python package, Adversarial Robustness Toolkit (ART), and associated hardened extension library, (HE)ART, to enable machine learning (ML) model testing against measures of adversarial robustness.

Tasks include:

• Supporting the integration of (HE)ART capabilities into a complimentary suite of front-end applications for enablement of Test and Evaluation (T&E) of ML models by low-code users.
• Supporting the implementation of standard coding and open-source maturity standards.
• Creating technical documentation, including creating demonstrative notebooks to showcase proper use of capabilities.
• Supporting the development of new adversarial robustness testing methods and corresponding defenses.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Python
  • Strong understanding of Python programming language
  • Experience with popular libraries and frameworks like NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and PyTorch
  • Experience with developing front-end applications with popular python frameworks (e.g. streamlit, gradio, panel)
  • Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) including the design and implementation of software according to OOP principles
  • Familiarity with type checking in Python, using tools like mypy or type hints for static type checking
• Machine Learning
  • Knowledge of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and techniques
  • Experience in implementing and tuning machine learning models
  • Experience with computer vision model development (including image classification and object detection) and evaluation (including knowledge of performance metrics)
• Software Development
  • Experience in software development best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and documentation
  • Familiarity with open-source development workflows and community engagement

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Working knowledge of Adversarial Machine Learning
  • Understanding of adversarial attacks and defenses in machine learning
  • Experience with adversarial robustness and security research
• Open-source Contributions
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
  • Familiarity with open-source licenses and project governance
• Security
  • Understanding of general cybersecurity principles and practices
  • Awareness of current trends and research in machine learning security
• DevOps and CI/CD
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

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• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
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This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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