Targeted Victory is a full-service marketing agency providing optimized outcomes in the digital age. We are made up of fresh thinking, curious minded, supportive, and team oriented individuals. Our clients, including national political and international decision makers, count on our team of top strategists to provide comprehensive solutions and strategic counsel on public affairs, advertising, media planning, fundraising and reputation management.
We have collectively raised our clients more than $1.95 billion in online fundraising, managed over $395 million in digital advertising, delivered over 24 billion emails and 7.5 billion text messages, and have sold and fulfilled over 3.5 million units of merchandise.
Targeted Victory is the proud recipient of the Washington Post Top Workplaces for 2025, 2023, and 2022, Reed Award for Best Employer in 2022, and the Campaign Tech Award for Best Employer in 2021.
Overview
Targeted Victory is looking for an entry-level engineer to join our AI Development team to help us remain on the cutting edge. This role is suited to individuals who enjoy working on complex problems, are creative thinkers, and thrive in a flat hierarchy. This position is based in Arlington, VA and will report to one of the team's experienced AI engineers, with direct mentorship from the company's tech leadership.
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, and optimize core data pipelines
Identify new opportunities to use AI/ML technology to improve client fundraising and internal company efficiency
Become proficient in Targeted Victory's data systems and workflows
Work across teams to track performance, test strategies, and provide strategic insights that aid informed decision making and grow the company's analytical reach
Work on critical AI and non-AI ad hoc data projects as necessary
Handle multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines and performance expectations
Think outside the box and experiment with new approaches to political and fundraising data
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred
1-2+ years of relevant experience, including but not limited to: AI/ML development, computer science, data science, statistics
Proficient in SQL and Python
Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, LLM-based app development, RAG, multi-model routing, CI/CD pipelines, and/or building agentic workflows is a plus
Team player with a no-task-too small approach to the role
Willing to learn new skills
High attention to detail and organization
Self-starter with a proactive, collaborative work ethic
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Exhibits professionalism, particularly in executive and external communications