Senior Generative AI Engineer - AWS

Quevera-LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Education stipend

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Senior Generative AI Engineer – AWS to drive enterprise-scale GenAI optimization and modernization using AWS cloud architecture. You will be embedded with customer Scrum teams to design intelligent model routing and orchestration, and build scalable GenAI capabilities for production environments in Herndon/Springfield, VA.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software development and cloud architecture experience, 2+ years of AWS production workloads, and hands-on GenAI

Qualifications

• Five or more years of software development and cloud architecture experience.
• Two or more years of hands-on AWS experience with production workloads.
• Two or more years of experience with Generative AI technologies and LLM deployment.
• Proven track record of enterprise-scale architecture design and implementation.
• Experience with NatSec customers.
• Strong programming skills in Python and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement intelligent model-routing logic using ML-based classification to route requests to appropriate LLMs based on conversational context, task complexity, and performance requirements.
• Build and maintain orchestration layers using AWS Bedrock, LangChain, or custom frameworks to support multi-model workflows.
• Train, evaluate, and iterate on classification models using evaluation frameworks and feedback loops.
• Architect conversation-context analysis, retrieval, and embedding strategies to interpret user intent across multi-turn interactions.
• Develop prompt-engineering standards and context-window management techniques supporting intent classification and routing.
• Architect enterprise-scale GenAI solutions with high availability, performance optimization, and cost management.
• Apply GenAI platform practices including observability, model evaluation, guardrails, responsible AI controls, and versioning.
• Design and maintain data extraction and transformation pipelines supporting model training, evaluation, and enterprise application integration.
• Engage with customer stakeholders and technical counterparts to gather requirements, validate solutions, and participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Collaborate with the Engagement Manager to track progress and risks and produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and handoff artifacts.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Springfield, VA customer accounts.

Skills

Python

GenAI

AWS

LLM deployment

Machine learning

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

AWS Bedrock

LangChain

OpenSearch

CloudWatch

ECS/EKS

RDS/DynamoDB

Job description

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Herndon, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3518

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly experienced Senior Generative AI Engineer – AWS with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support a Generative AI optimization engagement for a large-scale enterprise customer in Herndon, Virginia and Springfield, Virginia.

This role focuses on enterprise-scale Generative AI optimization and modernization using AWS cloud architecture and GenAI technologies. You will work embedded with customer Scrum teams to design and implement intelligent model routing and orchestration, conversation-context solutions, and scalable GenAI capabilities for production environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement intelligent model-routing logic using ML-based classification to route requests to appropriate LLMs based on conversational context, task complexity, and performance requirements.
• Build and maintain orchestration layers using AWS Bedrock, LangChain, or custom frameworks to support multi-model workflows.
• Train, evaluate, and iterate on classification models using evaluation frameworks and feedback loops.
• Architect conversation-context analysis, retrieval, and embedding strategies to interpret user intent across multi-turn interactions.
• Develop prompt-engineering standards and context-window management techniques supporting intent classification and routing.
• Architect enterprise-scale GenAI solutions with high availability, performance optimization, and cost management.
• Apply GenAI platform practices including observability, model evaluation, guardrails, responsible AI controls, and versioning.
• Design and maintain data extraction and transformation pipelines supporting model training, evaluation, and enterprise application integration.
• Engage with customer stakeholders and technical counterparts to gather requirements, validate solutions, and participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Collaborate with the Engagement Manager to track progress and risks and produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and handoff artifacts.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five (5) or more years of software development and cloud architecture experience.
• Two (2) or more years of hands-on AWS experience with production workloads.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with Generative AI technologies and LLM deployment.
• Proven track record of enterprise-scale architecture design and implementation.
• Experience with NatSec customers.
• Deep understanding of GenAI foundation models and deployment patterns.
• Strong programming skills in Python and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with vector databases and semantic search technologies.
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS services, including Amazon Bedrock, OpenSearch Service, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, and RDS/DynamoDB.
• Strong understanding of security automation and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities.
• Experience leading technical discussions and influencing architecture decisions.
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a focus on delivering measurable customer outcomes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Springfield, VA customer accounts.
• Must be able to travel onsite periodically for meetings and ceremonies.

Desired Skills

• Ability to contribute to complex technical challenges and prototype innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively transfer knowledge to customer teams.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
• Ability to deliver enterprise-grade solutions under tight timelines.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1