Senior AI Engineer

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