Developer - AI Engineer

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AI Engineer

Washington, DC (Fully Remote)

MUST

Experienced AI Engineer with 7 plus years of professional experience

Experience supporting complex AI/ML initiatives and enterprise applications

Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI and AWS cloud services

Strong proficiency in Python AI application development

Deep understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks

Experience with advanced prompt engineering techniques and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Experience developing, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models

Experience with cloud infrastructure management and AWS GovCloud

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes

Experience implementing AI development standards and model evaluation frameworks

Strong project management and technical delivery leadership skills

Experience working in Agile development environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must possess an active IRS MBI clearance with current Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

DUTIES

Lead the development and optimization of prompt engineering strategies

Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks

Develop and deploy AI applications using Python, Azure OpenAI, and AWS cloud services

Architect and operationalize responsible AI systems, including generative AI applications and RLHF instruction models

Build, fine-tune, and evaluate machine learning models using Python, Java, and open-source frameworks

Apply advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to complex business challenges

Implement AI guardrails, performance benchmarks, and model evaluation frameworks

Establish reproducible experiment tracking, version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines

Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code to support scalable AI deployments

Manage AI project delivery and provide technical implementation leadership

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing enterprise systems

Partner with leadership and stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and develop strategic roadmaps

Conduct peer code reviews and maintain technical documentation

Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders

Support the modernization of IRS legacy tax processing systems through advanced AI technologies

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