Full-Time

Machine Learning Engineer/Data Scientist

Posted on 10/31/2025

Contrast AI

Contrast AI

11-50 employees

Integrates runtime security across software lifecycle

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150k/yr

+ Equity Grants

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

4 remote weeks per year; primarily on-site in downtown Chicago.

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Microsoft Azure
Python
Tensorflow
R
Pytorch
Matplotlib
AWS
Seaborn
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related fields
  • Strong background in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or a similar programming language for data manipulation and model development
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development principles
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying machine learning models
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or similar
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to work
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for various AI-powered applications
  • Work with large datasets to build, train, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into machine learning solutions
  • Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data analysis to derive actionable insights
  • Optimize models for performance and scalability in production environments
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI and machine learning, implementing best practices to ensure robust and efficient models
  • Conduct experiments, tune hyperparameters, and apply advanced techniques to improve model accuracy and efficiency
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with deep learning, reinforcement learning, or natural language processing
  • Knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark
  • Prior experience working in an AI-driven company or startup environment

Contrast AI provides a security platform that helps embed protection and vulnerability management into software applications. It offers a unified Runtime Security Platform with products like Contrast Assess (IAST) for real-time vulnerability finding during development and testing, Contrast Protect (RASP) for runtime defense in production, and Contrast SCA for checking security in open-source libraries. The platform integrates across the entire software development lifecycle to streamline collaboration between development and security teams (DevSecOps) and to secure applications without slowing down development. The company aims to help organizations continuously secure code from coding to production, combining testing, runtime protection, and software composition analysis in one system.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Latio 2026 Report names Contrast Runtime Innovator for ADR and real-time detection.
  • G2 2026 reviews praise real-time detection, ease of use, and workflow integration.
  • Northstar supports MSSPs via Flex Agent and Deployment Hub for scalable management.

What critics are saying

  • Snyk undercuts SCA share with AI prioritization, pulling clients in 6-12 months.
  • Veracode's IAST-RASP hybrid erodes Protect contracts through false positive reduction.
  • GitHub Copilot Security bypasses MCP Server, obsoleting AI bridge in 3-6 months.

What makes Contrast AI unique

  • Northstar unifies Dev, AppSec, SecOps with Contrast Graph digital twin launched June 9, 2025.
  • MCP Server enables AI agents to access taint-flow traces for vulnerability remediation.
  • SmartFix applies targeted code fixes within minutes for exploitable vulnerabilities.

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