**Description** We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Data Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in data analytics, data modeling, machine learning, natural language processing, security, and artificial intelligence technologies in cloud native environments. This exceptional position will be a key member of an emerging technologies lab which will support many product teams as they seek to modernize, automate, and innovate their applications. This role requires technical expertise and the ability to design, develop, and engineer the innovation, automation, and modernization of complex projects that drive business value and strategic insights. **Key Responsibilities:** · Operate and maintain an innovation lab for the ideation, design, and engineering of cloud native product modernization and innovation using emerging technologies. · Develop plans for AI/ML/NLP innovations that are compliant with USPTO cybersecurity policies. · Develop pilots, prototypes, and proof of concept solutions to validate emerging technology, modernization, and innovation opportunities. · Implement transparency, traceability, and appropriate security handling in line with best practices and applicable compliance standards including Authorization To Operate certifications. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into data-driven solutions. · Support total experience initiatives including customer experience, user experience and human centered design through focus groups, metrics, wireframes, mockups, and information architecture development. · Implement predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems. · Conduct exploratory data analysis and generate actionable insights from large and complex datasets. · Develop reusable code libraries and best practices for modernization and innovation development and deployment. · Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI research. · Support Agile product teams in emerging technologies and data strategies. Analyze data and usage to find patterns and solutions to business challenges. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** · Bachelors' degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. · Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence or a similar role. · Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance based on USPTO regulations  · Candidates must have lived in the United States for the last 2 years · Track record of delivering impactful emerging technology value including AI/ML/NLP innovations and data-driven solutions in a cloud native environment. **Technology Stack & Skills:** · Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL · AI, ML, NLP Frameworks, models, and tools · Machine Learning & Statistical Tools PyTorch · Data Manipulation & Analysis · Visualization Tools Tableau, Power BI · Big Data & Cloud Platforms: Hadoop, Hive, AWS (S3, SageMaker, Redshift), Azure, and GCP · Version Control & Collaboration: Git, Docker **Desired Qualifications:** · Experience with MLOps, model monitoring, and deployment pipelines. · Familiarity with NLP, computer vision, or deep learning techniques. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2508473 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability