Senior AI Software Engineer for Federal AI Solutions

Connsci; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Connsci is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer to support a federal program. You will develop, deploy, and administer AI systems to advance the agency's mission, including ML models, NLP, and Generative AI/RAG solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in AI, 3+ years with Azure DevOps, and a relevant security clearance. Onsite in Washington, DC during ramp-up, then primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in developing and implementing AI solutions.
• At least 3 years of experience with Azure DevOps and Azure development tools.
• At least 3 years of experience with Machine Learning libraries.
• At least 3 years of experience with Python, R, or Java.
• Current Secret, Top Secret, DOE Q, or Public Trust High Risk Tier 4 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development on emerging AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• Develop and deliver AI software solutions that meet the agency’s needs, including ML models for data analysis and predictive analytics, NLP systems for document review, and Generative AI/RAG content generation.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services and interfaces/APIs; version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems and data exchange; assist with data ingestion, cleansing, labeling, and transformation.
• Collaborate with customers to develop AI models, including data analysis, feature engineering, and algorithm selection.
• Deploy AI solutions on appropriate infrastructure and provide ongoing maintenance; conduct testing and troubleshooting; provide end-user training and documentation.
• Participate in strategic planning to identify AI opportunities and maintain development records, SOPs, knowledge bases, and technical bulletins.

Skills

AI Software Development

Azure DevOps

Machine Learning Libraries

Programming Languages (Python/R/Java)

Security Clearance (Secret/Top Secret/

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps Tools

Azure Cognitive Services

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Connsci is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer to support a federal program. You will develop, deploy, and administer AI systems to advance the agency's mission, including ML models, NLP, and Generative AI/RAG solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in AI, 3+ years with Azure DevOps, and a relevant security clearance. Onsite in Washington, DC during ramp-up, then primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings.