Public Sector AI Prototyping Engineer

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a hands-on AI Innovation Engineer to enhance public-sector client engagement through modern AI solutions. This role centers around prototyping and AI education to demonstrate practical applications of AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will bridge technical skills with stakeholder education, contributing to AI adoption and digital transformation. A crucial part of this position is ensuring the responsible use of AI in compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or applied AI roles.
• Hands-on experience with modern GenAI tooling.
• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on modern AI capabilities.
• Design and implement AI prototypes tailored to mission use cases.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to responsible principles and security practices.

Skills

Python development

GenAI tooling

AI prototyping

DevSecOps

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Tools

OpenAI (GPT-4)

LangChain

AWS Bedrock

Vector databases

Job description

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a hands-on AI Innovation Engineer to enhance public-sector client engagement through modern AI solutions. This role centers around prototyping and AI education to demonstrate practical applications of AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will bridge technical skills with stakeholder education, contributing to AI adoption and digital transformation. A crucial part of this position is ensuring the responsible use of AI in compliance with regulations.