Sr. AI Engineer

Sr. AI Engineer I

As Sr. AI Engineer I, you'll design secure, scalable, cloud-enabled architectures that modernize legacy Marine Corps systems and enable AI-assisted code conversion. This role partners closely with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into achievable technical solutions, select appropriate frameworks and platforms, and guide implementation across AI/ML, data, cloud, Dev Sec Ops , and legacy modernization efforts.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a technical advisor to customers and internal teams, explaining architecture decisions, tradeoffs, risks, and implementation options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Recommend cloud, data, AI/ML, and Dev Sec Ops  patterns that align with government security and operational requirements.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and constraints, and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Build and update hybrid deterministic-agentic AI pipelines using frameworks like Lang Chain and Llama Index to orchestrate modular, multi-step workflows.
• Fine-tune large language models for instruction-following, code synthesis, and domain-specific adaptation.
• Integrate code-as-data paradigms (ASTs, control/data flow graphs) to improve model explainability and trust.
• Create scalable, secure, and efficient AI architectures, selecting appropriate frameworks, algorithms, and cloud platform

What you'll need to succeed:

• 5+ years overall experience building AI, ML, or data science applications
• 2+ years of experience in AI system design
• Strong grasp of model context protocol (MCP) to standardize how models interact with APIs and external data sources, including legacy code bases.
• Strong proficiency in Java for implementing machine learning algorithms, data processing pipelines, or integrating AI components into production systems.
• Excellent proficiency in Python, API development, and secure system design.
• An active Secret Security clearance

Department of War Databricks SALARY RANGE: $132,000 - $175,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of Metro Star, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page. Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration. Additional Compensation:
This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance. Benefits:
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.