Full Stack AI Engineer

CGI; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI is seeking a Full-Stack AI Engineer to build AI-powered applications. This hybrid position requires expertise in machine learning, software engineering, and system design. The role involves collaborating with product managers and deploying applications using CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation

Generous holidays and sick leave plans

Comprehensive insurance plans

Back-up childcare

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-stack development experience required.
• Strong sense of ownership and startup mentality.
• Hands-on experience with NLP libraries and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end Full Stack product development for an AI Platform.
• Build scalable and efficient backend systems using Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

Skills

GenAI

NLP

Problem-Solving

Cloud Computing

Communication

Database Optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Talent Acquisition Consultant @ CGI | Driving High-Volume Recruitment

Position Description

GI is seeking a Full-Stack AI Engineer to join our dynamic team, where you’ll be responsible for building scalable AI-powered applications from backend development, API construction, LLM Model Inference, Python scripting to frontend deployment. This role requires a strong blend of machine learning expertise, software engineering skills, and system design knowledge to deliver intelligent systems that solve real-world problems.

This is a full-time hybrid position, requiring on-site presence at your nearest CGI office two to three days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end Full Stack product development for an AI Platform, including data pipelines, model training, APIs, and user-facing screens.
• Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and secure backend systems using Python.
• Inference/Train and fine-tune machine learning and GenAI models.
• Integrate AI models into production-grade software with consideration for latency, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UI/UX designers to deliver high-impact features.
• Deploy applications using CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage and optimize databases for performance and reliability.
• Implement system integrations and ensure seamless operation across various components.
• Monitor and improve production-level systems, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability.
• Design and Solve Use Cases from customers using CGI AI Platform.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Educational Background: Typically, a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Must Have - Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a focus on delivering production-ready systems. Always ready to work with a startup mentality.
• Must Have 3+ years of full-stack development experience with significant expertise in:
• Solid understanding and hands on experience building a product/solution leveraging GenAI, NLP, Document Classification, developing Chatbots and OCR development, including hands-on experience with NLP libraries and tools.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and experience managing containerized applications in production environments.
• Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases, with a strong understanding of database optimization techniques
• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms e.g. Azure, GCP for deploying and scaling AI systems.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to tackle complex issues and adapt to rapidly evolving AI technologies.
• Privacy and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of data privacy regulations, security best practices, and ethical considerations in AI development
  
  

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,500.00 - $164,600.00.

CGI s benefits include:

Competitive base salaries

Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.

Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at [e-mail]. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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