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Generative AI Engineer

iShift.io
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Vienna, Virginia, United States
About the Role

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer who builds real systems, not just demos. This role is for someone who can design and deliver AI-native applications end-to-end, embedding LLMs, agents, and intelligent workflows into production environments. You’ll work across software engineering, AI/ML, and system architecture, building solutions that operate at scale in mission-critical, regulated environments. What You’ll Do Build AI-native applications embedded in enterprise workflows Design end-to-end systems (frontend, backend, data, AI layers) Develop and deploy: RAG pipelines Agent-based architectures LLM-powered services Create scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems Deliver secure, compliant AI solutions for federal environments Optimize performance, cost, and reliability in production Help define internal AI frameworks and accelerators Mentor engineers and lead technical design decisions What You Bring 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience 2+ years building AI-native or AI-first applications Strong coding skills (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, etc.) Hands-on experience with: LLMs (prompting, RAG, agents) APIs and microservices Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) SQL/NoSQL + vector databases Experience building secure, scalable systems (enterprise or federal) Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Nice to Have Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworks Familiarity with vector DBs (Pinecone, Qdrant, Weaviate) Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and IaC Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA Federal experience or active clearance What Success Looks Like You deliver a production AI system used by real users You build scalable RAG or agent-based architectures You help establish reusable AI engineering patterns xsgimln You contribute to internal AI platforms and innovation Who You Are A builder who ships production systems, not just prototypes A systems thinker who connects AI to real outcomes Comfortable with ambiguity and shaping architecture A leader who can drive clarity across teams Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI systems in real-world environments Influence the architecture of next-gen AI platforms Join a high-performing, mission-driven team Support impactful federal modernization efforts If you’re building serious AI systems and want to work on problems that matter, we’d love to talk.