AI Engineer

## AI Engineer Apply locations:
US - VA, McLean:
US - Remote (Any location) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
38812
** Job Family:
** Engineering Consulting
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** None
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* What You Will Do:

*** Build, test, and deploy AI applications and services, translating solution designs and reference architectures into working, demo-ready components.
* Implement data and ML pipelines (ingest, transform, feature stores, vector indexes) and wire up retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agentic workflows.
* Package and serve models (LLMs and traditional ML) via APIs and microservices using containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Stand up and maintain cloud resources and AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP; Palantir; Databricks), including CI/CD, IaC (e.g., Terraform), secrets, and observability.
* Integrate AI capabilities (prompt orchestration, tool/function calling, embeddings, fine-tuning) into applications and services.
* Collaborate with data scientists, platform engineers, and product teams to iterate on use cases, deliver POCs/MVPs, and harden them for scale.
* Contribute to demos, technical documentation, and solution content for proposals and pitch materials.
* Follow responsible AI practices and security/compliance requirements across commercial and public sector environments.
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* What You Will Need:

*** US Citizenship is required
* Bachelor’s degree is required.
* Minimum THREE (3) years of experience in software, data, or ML engineering, including building and operating cloud-native services.
* Minimum ONE (1) year of hands-on experience with Generative AI and/or agentic patterns (e.g., RAG, function/tool calling, prompt orchestration).
* Proficiency with at least one major cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern Dev Ops practices (Git, CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code).
* Serve as a forward deployed engineer, collaborating with data scientists, platform engineers, and product teams to rapidly iterate on solutions, deliver POCs/MVPs, and harden them for production scale.

Familiarity with vector databases and embeddings and LLM application frameworks.
* Ability to troubleshoot production systems (logs, metrics, traces), write clear documentation/runbooks, and collaborate in cross-functional teams.
* Growth mindset with interest in expanding into broader architecture responsibilities over time.
** What Would Be Nice To Have****:
*** Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance; active clearance preferred.
* Certifications in cloud architecture, Dev Ops, or AI/ML (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, Databricks, Kubernetes).
* Experience contributing to client-facing engineering in consulting or product environments.
* Master’s degree

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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* What We Offer:

** Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Basic Life & Supplemental Life
* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* Student Loan Pay Down
* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
* Skills Development & Certifications
* Employee Referral Program
* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
* Mobility Stipend
** About Guidehouse
** Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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