CareerPlan

Research Engineer II

Arlington, VAFull-time$124k–$140k2026-05-04 → 2026-11-13
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Implements technical solutions to novel research problems and transforms research ideas into implemented solutions for potential inventions and products.

Role type

Research Engineer II (Network & AI)

Builds

Technology research projects, applied research solutions, and implemented prototypes.

Domain

Networking (SDN, Switches, Protocols) and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, C++, Golang, Linux, Virtual LAN, Virtual Extensible LAN, Melanox Switches, SDN programming, Ansible, Bash, Nagios, Prometheus, Simple Network Management Protocol, IT protocols (BGP, SSH, TLS), iptables, Network File System

Preferred skills

Leadership ability, University environment experience, Artificial Intelligence, VLSI design, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Pytorch, HuggingFace, Dockerization

Technologies

TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, Docker, Melanox Switches, Prometheus, Ansible, Nagios

Responsibilities

Investigate feasibility of applying scientific principles to inventions; Plan and execute applied research; Independently develop parts of larger systems; Propose approaches and methods for implementing solutions; Collaborate with senior research staff; Contribute to documentation and publications.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)