Senior AI Engineer at Jobgether – United States

Senior AI Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior AI Engineer in the United States.The Senior AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of AI-powered user experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with creativity, applying large language models (LLMs) and generative AI tools to design personalized, automated, and engaging solutions. You will collaborate across product, design, architecture, and data teams to develop scalable and reliable AI applications that enhance user experiences. In addition to coding, you will mentor peers, influence technical decisions, and help set engineering standards. This position offers the opportunity to experiment with emerging AI technologies, lead complex projects from concept to deployment, and make a direct impact on millions of users. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about innovation, clean code, and practical AI applications.Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions leveraging modern technologies, cloud-native architectures, and AI tools
• Implement AI-driven features, including LLM-based applications, RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases to enhance user experiences
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions
• Mentor team members, provide code reviews, and contribute to elevating team performance and engineering practices
• Lead prototyping, testing, deployment, and operational support of AI systems while maintaining documentation and engineering standards
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, support production issue resolution, and uphold security and CI/CD best practices

Requirements:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable web applications
• 23+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, or applied machine learning systems
• Proficiency with Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django), JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and serverless cloud services (AWS Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Experience with Generative AI frameworks, APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic), prompt engineering, few-shot learning, and context management
• Understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, vector databases, and related AI technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to mentor peers, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related engineering field; advanced degrees a plus
• Ability to travel 35 times per year to the company office (Reston, VA)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($150,000 $163,000 annually) with merit-based raises and bonuses
• Fully remote or hybrid work options depending on location
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance with supplemental options
• Paid leave including vacation, holidays, personal days, and parental leave
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and exposure to emerging AI technologies
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment emphasizing growth, collaboration, and impact

Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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