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Credence · 1 day ago

Senior AI Technical Lead

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Credence is a company focused on innovative solutions in AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization. They are seeking a Senior AI Technical Lead to design and lead the development of AI solutions for federal programs, guiding teams and shaping technical strategy in a mission-driven environment.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and ML models and systems

Translate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple federal missions

Oversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity) to integrate AI into production environments

Provide technical mentorship and conduct code/design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers

Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation

Ensure all solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards

Qualification

AI/ML solution developmentCloud platformsEnterprise-scale systems designPythonTypescriptCI/CDContainerizationAgile methodologiesData engineeringData visualizationCybersecurity principlesLean Six SigmaTechnical mentorship

Required

Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development

Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML initiatives or technical teams

Strong understanding of agentic AI including Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, and other modern frameworks

Proficiency in Python and Typescript for application development and advanced scripting

Experience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments

Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, Jira)

Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

Strong understanding of data engineering and data modeling concepts

Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust Architecture, RMF and FedRAMP compliance

Prior experience with federal or public sector digital modernization projects

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees