Senior AI Software Architect – Onsite, Public Trust Eligible

PingWind; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with matching

Education assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

529 College Savings Plan

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

PingWind is seeking an AI Software Architect to lead AI/ML initiatives for AHRQ in Rockville, MD. You will drive architecture, review designs, and mentor developers while coordinating across teams to deliver high-quality software.

The role requires a strong AI/ML background, 10 years of lead experience, and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. On-site, full-time with collaboration across US teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or related field required/preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience; or 8 years with substitutions.
• Experience with AI/ML engineering and generative AI.
• AI solution architecture and systems engineering expertise.
• Experience deploying AI/ML in cloud, apps, and infra environments.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, security, privacy, and risk management.
• 10 years of full-lifecycle application development lead experience.
• 10 years of Agile/Lean, CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Provide AI/ML implementation direction and standards for the team.
• Define interfaces and data inputs/outputs for AI components.
• Lead design reviews with development teams.
• Mentor developers and coordinate cross-functional work.
• Guide CI pipelines and production readiness practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during requirements and processes.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Generative AI

Large language models

Cloud-native designs

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Job description

PingWind is seeking an AI Software Architect to lead AI/ML initiatives for AHRQ in Rockville, MD. You will drive architecture, review designs, and mentor developers while coordinating across teams to deliver high-quality software.

The role requires a strong AI/ML background, 10 years of lead experience, and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. On-site, full-time with collaboration across US teams.