AI Solutions Architect

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AI Solutions Engineer designing and implementing AI applications for federal agencies. Leading data transformation and model optimization in secure environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and select optimal model architectures (LLMs, SLMs, or traditional ML) based on mission requirements, considering tradeoffs between accuracy, latency, and cost
  • Guide customers on 'Build vs. Buy vs. Fine-tune' decisions, prioritizing open-source models (Llama, Mistral, Falcon)
  • Design and implement robust data pipelines within CDP to transform 'messy' legacy data into AI-ready formats
  • Develop and optimize Vector Databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to ground AI responses in verified agency facts
  • Optimize model inference for production environments using quantization, pruning, and hardware acceleration (NVIDIA GPU orchestration)
  • Collaborate with the customer’s AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to establish automated guardrails for ethics, bias mitigation, and FedRAMP/IL5 compliance
  • Translate complex technical AI concepts into mission-value briefings for GS-level stakeholders and agency leadership

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, or Software Engineering
  • Expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
  • Hands-on experience with Cloudera (CDP), Spark, or similar big data ecosystems
  • Proficiency in orchestration tools like LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Haystack
  • Experience developing visual data representations and dashboards (Django, React, or Angular)
  • Experience using a compiled programming language, preferably one that runs on the JVM (Java, Scala, etc)
  • Proven ability to build ETL/ELT pipelines and work with both SQL and NoSQL/Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or PGVector)
  • Understanding of government security frameworks (NIST AI RMF, FedRAMP, SRGs, STIGs)
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
  • Flexible WFH Policy
  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs
  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
  • Access to Continued Career Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups