Senior AI Engineer

Avathon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for defense and commercial applications. This role requires expertise in programming languages, AI orchestration, and experience in production environments. Candidates must be US citizens with a strong understanding of software development methodologies. The position offers the chance to work with innovative technologies to enhance operational readiness in military contexts.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required.
• 3+ years' experience supporting AI/ML software solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience creating production level software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the software layer for AI products.
• Support delivery of production level software through containers.
• Work with data science and machine learning engineers to integrate features.

Skills

Fluency in at least one programming language

Experience with multiple data storage technologies

Experience supporting software in a production environment

Experience with Git best practices

Experience with agile methodology

Tools

Python

C#

Typescript

GitLab

Azure

Job description

Avathon Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we partner with the armed forces to improve operational readiness through practical, AI-enabled solutions. Our programs focus on upskilling maintainers, enhancing supply chain visibility, and strengthening logistics and distribution efficiency using predictive intelligence powered by advanced machine learning models.

We modernize the defense industrial base by maximizing capital equipment uptime, forecasting engine and component failures, and improving supplier quality control through technologies such as deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today!

About The Role

Avathon is looking for an experienced and innovative AI Engineer to join our team to help create the next generation of artificial intelligence solutions that will help our customers make well‑informed decisions and support critical missions. At Avathon, you will immerse yourself in cutting‑edge research and work with the latest technologies to deliver value in the Industrial IoT and Defense spaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the software layer responsible for delivering cutting edge AI products and solutions to defense and commercial customers
• Support delivery and maintenance of production level software through containers and orchestration tooling
• Work closely with data science, machine learning engineers, and devsecops to bring new AI/ML features into secure and reliable software products
• Operate in self‑hosted, secure environments, handling sensitive information
• Function well in a highly autonomous environment and be comfortable bringing forward recommendations and technical solutions to the broader team

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• Fluency in at least one programming language, python preferred (we use C# and typescript as well)
• Experience with multiple data storage technologies, including relational, document, and graph databases
• Experience in AI Agent orchestration, tooling, and ecosystems
• Experience supporting or delivering software in a production environment
• Experience with Git best practices (we use GitLab)
• Experience creating and maintaining quality unit tests
• Experience with agile methodology and workflow
• Clear understanding of the benefits and tradeoffs of code generation tools and agents

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience supporting AL/ML software solutions
• 5+ years’ experience creating and supporting production level software
• Experience in small teams or startup environments with flexible responsibilities
• Experience supporting multiple projects or technical solutions at the same time
• Comfortable operating in a self-hosted cloud environment (we use Azure)

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Avathon Government is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Avathon Government prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor 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 the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)