Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Agents - Remote

Overview

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.

In Short

• Build and scale the Agentic AI Platform.
• Ensure reliability of AI Agents in production.
• Democratize agent building for all employees.
• Collaborate across disciplines including UX and frontend engineers.
• Technical leadership in AI-enabled application development.
• Deep knowledge of AI capabilities and trends.
• Ability to work autonomously and achieve outcomes.
• Creativity and grit to overcome challenges.
• Active TS / SCI Clearance is a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Technical leadership on decision-making and outcomes.
• Experience shipping high impact AI applications.
• Current knowledge of AI capabilities.
• Excitement to assist other engineers.
• Bias towards achieving outcomes.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Grit and creativity to face roadblocks.
• Active TS / SCI Clearance is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% remote first culture with WeWork access.
• Unlimited PTO and competitive vacation schedules.
• Lifestyle stipends for wellness and office setup.
• Salary top-up during military reserve duty.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Child and pet care reimbursement during travel.