Applied AI Engineer - Federal (TS Required)
Ladders · United States · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$160k–$250k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy impactful Gen AI and ML solutions with customers, from scoping to deployment
- Develop and implement advanced AI systems including retrieval-augmented generation
- Create real-world datasets and evaluation workflows to ensure model reliability
- Manage relationships with customer leadership to ensure successful AI project development
- Collaborate with Solutions and Product teams to align customer needs with existing capabilities
- Standardize solutions with other Applied AI Engineers to enhance internal tools and practices
- Educate stakeholders on quantitative capacities and AI best practices
Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or relevant field/experience
- 3+ years in customer-facing AI/ML solution design and implementation
- Strong proficiency in Python, including software engineering practices and modern libraries
- Expertise in Applied AI tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers)
- Experience leading customer initiatives and collaborating with business stakeholders
- Excellent presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences
- Active TS/SCI clearance required, with preference for candidates having SSBI and Polygraph
Pay
$160,000 – $250,000 annually
Schedule
Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Benefits
Opportunity to work on complex National Security problems
Access to equity in the form of employee stock options
Support for career growth and acquisition of new skills
Stable environment with the excitement of fast growth