Staff Data Engineer

Job Title: Staff Data Engineer

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 5/31/2026

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Staff Data Engineer/Scientist looking for new challenging problems. You will support the development of AI/ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from large language models, natural language processing, and time-series predictive analytics. Additionally, we have a team of excellent researchers and software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft.

Responsibilities:

• Assembles large, complex sets of data to support AI/ML algorithm implementation
• Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
• Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources
• Curate and maintain data that is stored in support of metrics and evaluation
• Design, build, test, maintain, and automate data collection/pipelines
• Develop Dashboards for Data Analytics
• Implement Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms
• Using Agile methodologies to develop software

Qualifications:
Required: 

• U.S. in data science, AI/ML, computer science, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a Data Engineer/Scientist
• Experience developing data pipelines and normalizing data with canonical Python packages (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Polars)
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance required

Desired:

• M.S. or PhD in data science, AI/ML, computer science, or related field
• Experience with Gitlab, DevSecOps utilizing test-driven development, containers, (e.g. Docker, Docker Compose), cloud services (e.g. AWS), tools for distributed computing (e.g. Spark, Pyspark)

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$108,400 - 227,500 USD