Machine Learning Engineer - Advanced AI and Cognitive Systems
Dodmg · Calabasas, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $140,700 - $175,950
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Dodmg's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Dodmg's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Dodmg
- high 17 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Dodmg's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Dodmg.
About this role
As a Machine Learning Engineer at HRL Laboratories, you will be part of a research team focused on developing advanced intelligent systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include building AI models that integrate various data types for decision support, developing algorithms for cognitive state estimation, and contributing to research publications and proposals. You will also demonstrate prototypes and support outreach efforts for mission-driven R&D programs.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Dodmg as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in Human Machine Interaction, Cognitive Modeling, LLMs & Multimodal AI, Software Engineering, Machine Learning & AI, and Data Analytics
- MS or Ph.D. in Applied Math, Cognitive Science, or related fields
- 3–5 years of applied ML/AI experience
- Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in fast paced, exploratory research environments
- Curiosity driven mindset with a passion for solving complex problems
Nice to have
- Experience with government funded R&D programs (DARPA/IARPA/ARPA H)
What you get
- Pay Range: $140,700 - $175,900
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K match
- Gym facilities
- PTO
- Sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range is broad and depends on various factors
- Emphasis on exploratory research may imply a fast-paced and potentially ambiguous work environment
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Listed by Dodmg on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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