Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
PostgreSQL
Python (Programming Language)
RAG Pipeline
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.
AI/ML ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As an AI/ML Engineer Principal at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As an AI/ML Engineer Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and optimizing Large Language Model (LLM) solutions in a government environment.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The AI/ML Engineer Principal must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience
● Technical skills:
-5+ years of experience developing in Python or other programming language
-Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying LLMs for inference outside of cloud APIs
-Understanding of model formats
-Familiarity with OpenAI-compatible API surfaces
-Practical RAG pipeline experience
-Vector storage
-Inference parameter tuning
● Security clearance level: Active Secret level clearance or higher
● US citizenship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.
8 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None - N/A - N/A
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $152,150 - $205,850. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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