**Overview** **Who We Are** In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, an organization’s data has never been a more important aspect in achieving mission and business goals. OurAI & DataExploitation experts work with our clients to support their mission and business goals by creating and executing a comprehensive data strategy using the best technology and techniques,given the challenge. At Steampunk, our goal is to build and execute a data strategy for our clients to coordinate data collection and generation, to align the organization and its data assets in support of the mission, andultimately torealize mission goals with the strongest effectiveness possible. For our clients, data is a strategic asset.Theyare looking to become a facts-based, data-driven, customer-focused organization.  To help realize this goal, they areleveragingvisual analytics platforms to analyze, visualize, and share information.  AtSteampunk you will design and developsolutionsto high-impact, complex data problems, working with thebest anddata practitioners around.  **Contributions** We are looking for a seasoned **AI Tech Lead** to work with our team and our clients to develop enterprise grade predictive and generative AI solutions, applications, pipelines, visualizations, and more! The AI Tech Lead needs to be a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving. This role spans the spectrum of data science development work. **Responsibilities include:** + Lead and mentor a team of developers working on cutting-edge predictive and generative AI solutions. + Architect and oversee the development of scalable AI/ML systems, ensuring best practices in software engineering and AI ethics. + Drive the adoption of AI technologies across the organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement AI-driven solutions. + Design and implement end-to-end machine learning pipelines, from data ingestion to model deployment and monitoring. + Establish and enforce best practices for AI development, including version control, testing, and documentation. + Oversee the integration of AI models into production environments, ensuring seamless deployment and optimal performance. + Collaborate with data scientists to translate complex algorithms into efficient, production-ready code. + Implement and maintain robust MLOps practices to streamline the AI development lifecycle. + Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and evaluate their potential application for our clients. + Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical AI guidelines throughout the development process. + You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice! **Qualifications** **Required:** + US Citizen Only + Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government. + Bachelor’s, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focused on AI/ML development. + Proven track record of leading and mentoring teams of developers in AI projects. + Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. + Extensive knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, and natural language processing techniques. + Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with deploying AI solutions at scale. + Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for AI projects. + Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and distributed computing concepts. + Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes). + Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development when needed. + Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools. **About** **steampunk** Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com . _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program._ Refer a Friend (https://careers-steampunk.icims.com/jobs/6064/ai-tech-lead/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336029103) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_ **Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(2/14/2025 10:17 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _6064_ **_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_