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$125k – $150k per year
Location
In office (Redwood City)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.

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Cathexis is a government technology contractor that provides artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and software engineering services to United States defense and intelligence agencies. Much of its work requires security clearances, and its engineers build and deploy analytics and AI systems for classified programmes from offices in the Washington area, Redwood City and Huntsville. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Data Scientist/ML Engineer to join our team. The Data Scientist/ML Engineer will work directly with data scientists, software engineers, and subject matter experts in the definition of new analytics capabilities able to provide our federal customers with the information they need to make proper decisions and enable their digital transformation.

We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities that may arise. If your background aligns with our anticipated needs, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may reach out should a role become available or to proactively screen you for the role.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Research, design, implement, and deploy Machine Learning algorithms for enterprise applications.
  • Assist and enable federal customers to build their own applications.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new features.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields required.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience preferred.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python.
  • Applied Machine Learning experience (regression and classification, supervised, and unsupervised learning).
  • Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics).
  • Experience with scalable ML (MapReduce, streaming).
  • Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team.
  • Smart, motivated, can-do attitude, and seeks to make a difference.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Thrive in an autonomous, empowering and exciting environment.
  • Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability.
  • Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Convey highly technical concepts and information in written form to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential.
  • Strong self -motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be a team-oriented individual, energetic, result & delivery oriented, with a keen interest on quality and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in an agile environment.

Desired Skills

  • Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Services.
  • Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Commute Benefits
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Program
  • Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]

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