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Research Software Engineer, AI/ML

companyVirginia Tech
categoryData & AI
locationBlacksburg, Southwest Virginia, Virginia
compensation$110,000 - $130,000
postedMar 17, 2026
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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. This is a hybrid position that will require onsite work each week. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field required, or bachelor's degree and extensive, progressive experience Demonstrated experience deploying and managing Large Language Models in production environments Demonstrated experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Transformers for model development and deployment Demonstrated experience with GPU computing in high-performance computing environments Demonstrated professional experience with Linux system administration Preferred Qualifications: Experience with containerization technologies for scalable ML workload deployment Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs or web services for AI/ML tools and platforms Experience with LLM inference serving frameworks such as vLLM, SGLang, or llama.cpp for high-throughput, low-latency model deployment Experience with CI/CD pipelines using git or similar version control workflows for automated testing and deployment Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus) for production systems Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular

companyVirginia Tech
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