AI Engineer 2

Ancore Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development stipend

Community events

Job summary

Ancore Inc. is seeking an AI Engineer 2 to act as a senior technical contributor, leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and enterprise-scale platform modernization. You will guide multi-agent orchestration, model governance, and provide advanced expertise in agentic systems.

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years in software/AI, cloud-native services, and MLOps experience are essential, with DOW 8140 certification and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
• Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
• Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
• Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
• Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Cloud-native AI

MLOps platforms

LLMs & agents

Vector databases

Governance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or Data Science

Master preferred

Tools

Agent frameworks

MLOps tooling

Job description

The AI Engineer 2 serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and implementation efforts supporting enterprise-scale AI capabilities. This role provides advanced expertise in agentic systems, model governance, and AI platform modernization initiatives.

• Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
• Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
• Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
• Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
• Support architecture review boards and technology assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies.
• Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases.
• Must be DOW 8140 certified
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.

We offer more than just a job; we offer a communityAt Ancore, we provide exceptional benefits, including competitive Paid Time Off, comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan. But we don’t stop there.We invest in your potential:Every member receives a dedicated stipend to pursue professional development be it certifications, a master’s degree, or even a doctorate. We encourage growth through flexible learning options, whether you're taking a course, earning a certification, or attending a conference. Curiosity is celebrated here, and continuous learning is a cornerstone of our culture.We work hard and make time for joy:Ancore, fun isn’t an afterthought. From virtual and in-person events like happy hours, holiday parties, and wellness challenges to annual celebrations and charity galas, we believe in fostering connection, creativity, and community spirit.Diversity is our strength:As an Aff**??**...Access for all:We are committed to inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure all qualified individuals with disabilities can thrive in their roles.