Lead AI Software Engineer - AI/ML Strategy Leader

PingWind, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical plan choices

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k with matching

Continuing education assistance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

529 College Savings Plan

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Lead AI Software Engineer in Rockville, MD to lead AI/ML development and ensure the quality of AI-enabled applications. You will coordinate with the PM, Solutions Architect, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The role focuses on implementing AI strategy, prototyping and evaluating AI/ML capabilities, and maintaining secure, reliable software in federal-focused environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience; substitutions allowed: 8 years experience can replace degree.
• Experience with AI/ML engineering including generative AI/LLMs.
• AI solution architecture, systems engineering, and cloud integration.
• Prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance monitoring for AI/ML.
• Responsible AI, information security, privacy, and risk documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership with PM and Solutions Architect for AI initiatives.
• Coordinate developers and DBAs in enterprise application lifecycle.
• Implement the AHRQ AI strategy across systems and teams.
• Lead Agile scrum ceremonies and maintain the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and perform BPR.
• Develop reusable code and support CI pipelines; ensure quality.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Generative AI / LLMs

AI solution architecture

AI/ML prototyping & evaluation

Risk management & security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Job description

PingWind is seeking a Lead AI Software Engineer in Rockville, MD to lead AI/ML development and ensure the quality of AI-enabled applications. You will coordinate with the PM, Solutions Architect, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The role focuses on implementing AI strategy, prototyping and evaluating AI/ML capabilities, and maintaining secure, reliable software in federal-focused environments.