Senior AI Engineer

What we're looking for

· Lead the design, development, and prototyping of innovative AI solutions primarily using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) AI/ML services including Vertex AI, AI Platform, Document AI, and related technologies.

· Partner with stakeholders, product teams, and technical leadership to rapidly solution and architect AI capabilities that address complex business challenges for major U.S. Government customers.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development team members, guiding best practices in AI/ML engineering, cloud architecture, and agile development methodologies.

· Collaborate closely with business teams, data scientists, and IT professionals to translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready AI solutions.

· Architect and implement end-to-end AI pipelines including data ingestion, model training, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement using GCP native services.

· Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes that demonstrate the art-of-the-possible with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.

· Leverage experience with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services) to provide cross-cloud AI solutions when required.

· Implement responsible AI practices including model explainability, bias detection, security controls, and compliance with industry standards and government regulations.

· Work within DevOps/MLOps environments to automate infrastructure provisioning, model deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

· Create comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams, API specifications, model cards, and operational runbooks for AI solutions.

· Demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and willingness to take on varied responsibilities, often beyond the initial scope of the role, to meet evolving business needs and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

· Stay current with emerging AI technologies, tools, and best practices, and evangelize innovations within the team and to client stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field

· 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with demonstrated expertise in Python, and familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain, or similar

· 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead capacity, including mentoring developers and guiding technical decisions

· Proven experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in Google Cloud Platform, with hands-on knowledge of Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, Document AI, or other GCP AI services

· Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals, model development lifecycle, and production ML system design

· Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE) and orchestration of AI workloads in cloud environments

· Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures for generative AI applications

· Experience with API development and integration using REST, gRPC, or similar protocols

· Strong problem-solving skills with ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on AI solutions

· Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect certification

· Experience with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cognitive Services)

· Familiarity with generative AI platforms and frameworks (OpenAI API, Gemini, etc.)

· Experience with data engineering tools and practices

· Knowledge of AI security, model governance, and responsible AI practices

Work Details:

· Work Location: Hybrid - Must live within commutable distance to Reston, VA

· Travel Requirements: Minimal travel (10% or less)

· Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

· PTO & All federal holidays off

· 401(k) Plan (matching component included)

· Free Gym Access at Headquarters

TechTrend, Inc. is a Small Business providing IT products and services to both the government and commercial markets. We were founded in 2003 and continue to evolve as a leading provider of enterprise-wide services and technology solutions. TechTrend is a noted and trusted partner to our clients who seek our knowledge and guidance for their most critical and complex IT projects. TechTrend's mission is to provide comprehensive, enterprise-wide IT solutions to our clients' complex challenges. We serve as a liaison for positive organizational change by forming relationships and building bridges across functions, gaining buy-in from both leaders and end-users, and removing barriers to mission success. Our established processes ensure quality delivery of results by maximizing efficiency, productivity, and client satisfaction enterprise-wide.