HLT Developer

We are seeking an experienced HLT Developer to implement strategic objectives and ensure that the HLT project aligns with program, corporate, and customer technical requirements and goals.

The successful candidate will perform horizontal integration planning with other functional areas, ensure HLT testing, solutions, and schedules are implemented in a timely manner, and execute multiple initiatives to refresh and expand the HLT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop applications, write and maintain source code, apply frameworks involved in software releases, and develop APIs to improve workflow and integrate new resources into existing HLT/AI tools.
• Design bespoke technical solutions to process challenging or unfamiliar data types.
• Recommend, develop, evaluate, and integrate Human Language Technology (HLT) capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams in developing AI and HLT solutions.
• Analyze language processing needs and recommend innovative solutions for cost and labor efficiency.
• Innovate and prototype HLT systems or components based on priority workflow and operational mission needs.
• Recommend and develop new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of program strategy and operations.
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, providing actionable recommendations.
• Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers.
• Be a leading voice on HLT within the customer and Leidos organization.
• Mentor new program employees on HLT.
• Integrate Leidos technology into program HLT efforts as needed.
• Work across the program and with the customer to ensure consistent, quality translation, interpretation, and transcription support through HLT initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• BS degree and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience or MS with at least 10 years of prior relevant experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated knowledge of community translation fundamentals and standard operating procedures
• Recent experience deploying and training machine learning models
• Proven ability to work independently and make good decisions with minimal direction
• Experience working with large, complex data sets
• Experience working with deep learning tools, such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Proficiency with modern programming languages, including Reactjs, Nodejs, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and bash command-line tools
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and SQL database migrations, schema design, indexing, and query optimization
• Knowledge of various machine learning methodologies and frameworks, such as NLTK or SpaCy
• Solid understanding of linguistics, grammar, syntax, and the nuances of human language
• Ability to analyze complex linguistic challenges and develop creative, technical solutions
• Knowledge of and experience in prototyping/developing human language technology components/systems
• Ability to apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to human language technology processing challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency in one or more foreign languages
• Experience in greenfield software development and building APIs (FastAPI for AI services)
• Experience training machine translation engineers and/or OCR language models
• Experience modifying open-source code to fit specific use cases
• Experience training and fine-tuning AI models
• Experience gathering/creating AI training data sets
• Knowledge of containerization for software distribution across diverse system environments
• Experience working with Agile Scrum Development
• Experience supporting and optimizing AI production applications, RAG pipelines, LangChain/LangGraph for agentic workflows
• Experience working with AWS cloud computing solutions

Pay Range: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00