Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Engineer

CACI; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 98,500 - 206,800; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Engineer to design, build, and scale intelligent systems bridging AI and cloud infrastructure. You will architect complex multi-agent flows, develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, and secure AI workloads in cloud environments to serve tens of thousands of users.

The ideal candidate will lead in an Agile setting, bringing 7+ years of software engineering and 2+ years in production AI/NLP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years dedicated to production AI, ML, or NLP development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable multi-agent systems using advanced routing and hierarchical design patterns.
• Build, optimize, and maintain production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and semantic search systems.
• Design and manage data preprocessing workflows, chunking strategies, and vector database infrastructure.
• Deploy, secure, and monitor AI applications and microservices within cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and subject matter experts to integrate AI features into user-facing products.
• Establish and enforce security best practices for large language model implementations and data privacy.

Skills

LangGraph

AutoGen

RAG architecture

Vector databases

Python REST APIs

AWS

Linux CLI

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

OCI

Job description

Job Title: Artificial Intelligence & Cloud EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an AI and Cloud Engineer to design, build, and scale our next-generation intelligent systems. In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and robust cloud infrastructure. You will be part of a team responsible for architecting complex multi-agent flows, implementing enterprise-grade retrieval systems, and ensuring the secure deployment of AI workloads in cloud in systems that will grow to serve approximately 40,000 users. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technical leader who thrives in agile environments and adapts quickly to emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement scalable multi-agent systems using advanced routing and hierarchical design patterns.
• Build, optimize, and maintain production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and semantic search systems.
• Design and manage data preprocessing workflows, chunking strategies, and vector database infrastructure.
• Deploy, secure, and monitor AI applications and microservices within cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, UI/UX designers, and subject matter experts to integrate AI features into user-facing products.
• Establish and enforce security best practices for large language model implementations and data privacy.

Qualifications Required

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years dedicated to production AI, ML, or NLP development.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience building multi-agent systems using frameworks like LangGraph, AutoGen, or equivalent tools.
• Deep understanding of RAG architecture, vector databases, embedding techniques, and information retrieval systems.
• Strong programming proficiency in a programing language similar to Python, and experience building robust RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud services within AWS or OCI.
• Proficiency working with Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces.
• Expertise in text analytics, prompt engineering, data normalization, and cleaning techniques.

Security and Compliance

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CompTIA SEC+ Certificate, or higher.
• Experience proven knowledge of security best practices for AI systems, including model guardrails and secure data handling.

Professional Attributes

• Experience working in an Agile development environment across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of rapidly learning and adopting emerging AI disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NAVSEA Cyber RMF Processes and System Security Hardening.
• Familiarity with secondary languages such as Rust, Go, or JavaScript for system optimization.
• Relevant industry recognized Cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty or OCI AI credentials.
• Experience with open-source LLM evaluation and observability frameworks.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

$98,500-$206,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.