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Noctua Technology

Federal contractor delivering AI, data, cloud

Software Engineer Machine Learning

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$114.6k - $185.3k
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
California, USA+4 moreMore locations: Washington, DC, USA | Virginia, USA | Maryland, USA | San Diego, CA, USA
Remote
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Solid understanding of machine-learning concepts, algorithms, and frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Experience deploying machine-learning models into production systems.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or C++.
  • Strong software-engineering skills, including writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
  • Familiarity with version-control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows.
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance or above.
Responsibilities
  • Acquire, clean, and preprocess diverse datasets from various sources.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality data.
  • Design and implement machine-learning models to solve complex business problems.
  • Conduct experiments, train models, and optimize algorithms for performance and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, domain experts, and business analysts, to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, algorithms, and models, ensuring knowledge is shared and accessible within the team.
  • Act constructively on client feedback to improve services and outcomes.
  • Seek ways to enhance the overall customer experience.
  • Stay updated on developments in machine learning, data science, and analytics.
  • Drive innovation by proposing and implementing new techniques and technologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification.
  • Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer certification.
  • Experience with data-processing tools and technologies such as Spark and Hadoop.
  • Familiarity with deep learning and neural networks.
  • A bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.

About the company

Noctua Technology, LLC provides software engineering services for public sector and commercial clients, with a focus on the U.S. federal market through registered federal contracting vehicles like GSA MAS, NASA SEWP, and Army ITES-SW2. Its offerings cover AI and ML for tasks such as computer vision and natural language processing (including offline-capable models for secure environments), Data Engineering and Analytics (secure data lakes, ETL pipelines, dashboards), and Cloud Engineering (hybrid cloud, Infrastructure as Code, FedRAMP compliance). The company also develops products such as BOTS, an AI-powered offline translation platform, and contributes customized USWDS implementations to improve government websites. Its goal is to accelerate digital transformation for government and commercial clients by delivering secure, scalable AI, data, and cloud solutions that support evidence-based decision-making and improved performance of data systems and websites.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 16, 2026 launched NL-LC1 proves Noctua can ship proprietary products.
  • September 2026 postings show active hiring for SRE, ML, and application development.
  • Updated public-sector pages tout SCOUT GenAI MCP connectors and air-gapped deployment demand.

What critics are saying

  • Noctua depends on federal contracting; budget delays hit revenue fast in 2026.
  • Greenhouse shows 11 openings, signaling heavy hiring before contracts fully mature.
  • BOTS faces existential commoditization if prime contractors bundle offline translation by 2027.

What makes Noctua Technology unique

  • BOTS runs fully offline for DoD missions across air-gapped and classified environments.
  • Noctua holds GSA MAS, NASA SEWP, and Army ITES-SW2 contract vehicles.
  • The firm pairs FedRAMP cloud, USWDS, data engineering, and cleared staffing.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%