ASSYST

Senior AI Engineer

ASSYST  •  Sterling, VA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

ASSYST is seeking a seasoned Senior AI Engineer to lead the development and deployment of an upcoming machine learning solutions project with our 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.

Please Note: Due to federal contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Job Location: Sterling, VA (Onsite)

Technical Requirements:
  • 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


ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law
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About ASSYST

ASSYST is an agile, CMMI Level 3 certified firm that simplifies IT and business processes, removes unnecessary redundancy, and delivers actionable insights for faster, smarter decisions to improve operations and productivity. We work closely with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and other technology and services vendors to develop solutions utilizing rigorous adherence to the CMMI-based processes, Agile Framework (Scrum and SAFe), ITSM/ITIL services model, and ISO standards to achieve consistent process improvement. ASSYST represents a balanced approach to providing continuity of service while evoking innovation, fresh ideas, and practices to actualize modernization initiatives. We work collaboratively with customers and partners on human-centered design, Agentic AI, Cloud, DevSecOps, data science, healthdata interoperability, leverage emerging technologies, and apply innovation to deliver solution outcomes that improve productivity, seamless user experience, and customer delight.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Sterling, VA
Year Founded
1993
Website
assyst.net
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