AI/ML Platform Engineer

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Data Science and Data Engineering
Location
Sterling, Virginia
(Hybrid Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Large Language Models (LLMs)

PostgreSQL

Python (Programming Language)

RAG Pipeline

REQ#: RQ220407
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

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.

Job Description

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.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

None - N/A - N/A

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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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