ASSYST · 1 day ago
Senior AI Engineer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expASSYST is seeking a seasoned Senior AI Engineer to lead the development and deployment of an upcoming machine learning solutions project with their federal client in Sterling, VA. The candidate will bridge the gap between complex research and production-grade software, mentoring junior team members while architecting end-to-end AI systems that solve real-world business challenges.
Big DataEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the development and deployment of machine learning solutions for federal clients
Bridge the gap between complex research and production-grade software
Mentor junior team members
Architect end-to-end AI systems that solve real-world business challenges
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years in software or ML engineering
Strong track record of leading end-to-end AI/ML projects and mentoring junior team members
Proficient in Python programming
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Familiarity with MLOps tools such as MLflow, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience building and managing data pipelines
Hands-on experience deploying models to production using SageMaker, Vertex AI, or custom APIs (FastAPI, TorchServe)
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Critical thinking and ability to translate business needs into AI solutions
Experience with LLMs and generative AI
Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
Open-source contributions to AI/ML projects
Domain expertise in finance, healthcare, or recommendation systems
Due to federal contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
Company
ASSYST
ASSYST is a global CMMI level 3 information technology solutions provider.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shyama Mandal
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-07-16
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