[Remote] ML and Optimization Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leading institution focused on energy systems research and development. They are seeking a full-time ML and Optimization Engineer to design, develop, and rigorously test software applications that support innovative energy research and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and rigorously test software applications and components
• Utilize best practices and cutting-edge technologies to support NLR’s mission critical research projects
• Work across the full research-to-implementation stack including designing and evaluating AI models and translating findings into production-ready systems
• Reason across both AI and optimization domains
• Formulate and reason about constrained optimization problems
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with peers, mentors, and team members
• Demonstrate leadership and mentorship in a research lab environment

Skills

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Complete understanding and wide application of principles, concepts and techniques in specific field
• General knowledge of related IS disciplines
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving
• Advanced programming, design and analysis abilities with various computer software programs and information systems
• Demonstrated experience with pytorch and tensorflow
• Demonstrated experience writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and guidelines
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and testing software applications and components using best practices and modern technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge in Python and at least one other major programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C/C++
• Ability to communicate complex technical documentation of software architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications with precision and clarity, providing valuable insights for team collaboration and future reference
• Effective communication skills to participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency across the team
• Openness to alternative methods and willingness to adjust plans as circumstances evolve
• Works effectively with others toward a common goal, valuing differing perspectives and contributions
• Demonstrated experience in a research lab environment including technical publication experience, experience in writing proposals, ability to context shift and be able to support multiple projects at once, experience supporting junior-level researchers and developers
• First-author publication(s)
• Open-source software release(s)
• Ability to obtain a clearance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pension benefits*
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
• Sick leave (where required by law)
• NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
• Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement
• Based on eligibility rules

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