AI/ML Platform Engineer

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RQ220407

Sterling, VA, US Category Information Technology Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GDIT Apply Now At

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Responsibilities for this

Position Location:

USA VA Sterling Full Part/Time:

Full time

Job Req:

RQ220407

Type of Requisition:

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

Secret Public Trust/Other Required:

None Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), PostgreSQL, Python (Programming Language),

RAG Pipeline Certifications:

None Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes 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. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid Work Location:

USA VA Sterling Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at

GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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