Role overview
Description
ICF is seeking an AI Engineer with a passion for building applications that integrate AI into real-world workflows. This role sits at the intersection of software development and applied AI — you’ll design and build end-to-end solutions that help our clients solve complex problems, from back-end APIs and data integrations to polished, user-facing front-end experiences. Our projects span a wide range of platforms and technologies, so we need someone who is comfortable picking up new tools as needed — whether that’s a JavaScript framework, a Python dashboard, or a low-code platform like Microsoft Power Apps. We’re looking for someone who loves shipping products, can work across the full technology stack, and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
*What you’ll be doing:
Build Full-Stack AI-Powered Applications (50%)**
- Design and develop end-to-end applications that integrate AI capabilities into client workflows, from database and API layers to front-end interfaces
- Build back-end services in Python, including RESTful APIs, data pipelines, and integrations with AI/ML services and APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Azure AI, etc.)
- Develop front-end experiences using Python frameworks (Streamlit, Dash, Django) and JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js) depending on project requirements
- Connect applications with relational and NoSQL databases, cloud services, and third-party APIs
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and extend existing low-code solutions (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint-based dashboards and workflows) — you don’t need to be an expert on day one, but you should be willing to dig in, learn the platform, and own it
- Write clean, production-grade code with proper testing, documentation, and CI/CD practices
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3–5 years of professional software development experience, with demonstrable applied AI/ML integration work
- Strong proficiency in Python, including experience building APIs (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and working with data libraries
- Front-end development skills across both Python UI frameworks (Streamlit, Dash, Django templates) and JavaScript ecosystems (React, Next.js, or similar)
- Experience integrating AI/ML models and services into production applications (API-based integration with LLMs, computer vision services, NLP tools, etc.)
- Solid understanding of AI/ML fundamentals — you don’t need to train models from scratch, but you should understand how they work, when to use them, and how to evaluate their outputs
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their AI/ML services
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear, approachable way
- A builder’s mindset: you default to shipping working software, not writing slide decks about it — and you’re not afraid to jump into an unfamiliar platform or codebase and figure it out
- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply
- Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Greencard holder) due to a federal contract requirements.
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)