McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions across predictive, generative, and autonomous system domains. This role requires strong hands-on engin…
Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions across predictive, generative, and autonomous system domains. This role requires strong hands-on engin…
Skills: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$115k–$140k/yr
Overview We are seeking a Prompt Engineer design, test, and refine interaction patterns for generative AI systems used across our client engagements. This role is central to shaping how users experience AI-powered applic…
Skills: Prompt Engineering, LLM Optimization, RAG Architectures, Python, LangChain
Plano, Texas, United States · On-site
$179k–$225k/yr
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Intelligent Foundations and Experiences) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inc…
Skills: Ansible, Python, SQL, Node, Docker
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Back End Developer The Opportunity: As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructu…
Skills: Java, Spring, Quarkus, Git, GitLab CI/CD
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$97k/yr
Purpose and Impact: Perform general environmental and/or safety support services, investigations and analyses. Acts as lead investigator or project manager on primary ES&H projects. Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–…
Skills: Environmental Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health, Fire Protection Engineering, Project Management, Scientific Investigation
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position contingent upon contract award As the AI/ML Model Engineer, you will develop machine learning models that optimize automation and generate data driven insights. The role involves testing model performance, refin…
Skills: Machine Learning, AI Model Development, Algorithm Refinement, Model Validation, Model Audit
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Position contingent upon contract award As the Systems Test Engineer, you will validate system functionality through the definition of testing methodologies, execution of performance evaluations, and enforcement of quali…
Skills: System Testing, Performance Evaluation, Quality Assurance, System Integration, Agile Software Development
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. I…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Program Management, Logistics, Facilities Management, Information Technology
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. I…
Skills: Data Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering Services
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
MTSI is seeking a Senior Defense Technologist - Cyber supporting the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity (MEIA), you will lead the conception, planning, and implementation of advanced technologies to establish t…
Skills: Cyber Security, Digital Engineering, Systems Architecture, Mission Engineering, Cloud-Based Architectures
McLean, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
Public Trust Eligibility Required About Aretum Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sec…
Skills: ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, GraphQL
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Python, C++, Bash Scripting, Postgres, Ansible
McLean, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$174k–$261k/yr
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-t…
Skills: AI Adversarial Threat Analysis, AI Red Teaming, MITRE ATLAS Framework, Generative AI, Deep Reinforcement Learning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$245k–$307k/yr
Director, Software Engineer - Card Partnerships As a Capital One Director of Software Engineering, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to …
Skills: People Management, Software Development, AWS, Java, Node.js
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Operational Technology Cyber Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Conduct cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and threat monitoring of non-IT systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), physical sy…
Skills: Cybersecurity Assessments, Security Design Engineering, Threat Monitoring, Industrial Control Systems, Risk Management Framework
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$160k–$190k/yr
Overview Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or dev…
Skills: JavaScript, Hono.js, Python, Fastapi, TypeScript
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$197k–$225k/yr
Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment…
Skills: JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Python
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Python, C++, Bash Scripting, Postgres, Ansible
Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$141k/yr
Cloud Architect The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets c…
Skills: Cloud Architecture, AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP
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Design and build end-to-end AI solutions including LLM-powered applications, RAG pipelines, and predictive ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems and mentor junior developers.
Requires a degree in Computer Science or a related field with over 5 years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in AI/ML. Must be able to hold a U.S. government public trust position and possess strong proficiency in Python and modern AI frameworks.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Developer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions across predictive, generative, and autonomous system domains. This role requires strong hands-on engineering capabilities, deep familiarity with modern AI architectures, and the ability to translate mission needs into robust, production-ready AI capabilities. The Senior AI Developer will work across the full stack of AI development, from data ingestion and model experimentation to application integration, orchestration, and deployment, and will collaborate closely with product teams, LLMOps engineers, designers, and mission stakeholders.
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
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.
Steampunk Digital Consulting - Innovate like a startup, even if you aren't one. We make Chicago thrive
When Steampunk Digital Consulting was established, we committed ourselves to the concept of providing our clients with Unfair Ideas, and we’ve been re-establishing ourselves every day since to deliver the Unfair Ideas that give our clients an unfair advantage. Because we believe that’s what this business requires: a fresh perspective, a new approach, and an interdependent group of people dedicated to taking on whatever new challenge or opportunity the day brings. That’s why we bring a holistic approach to marketing, gathering together the best of all disciplines under one roof. We understand that today’s modern companies need a creative partner that works the way they do: fast, open, and collaboratively. Which, done correctly, is itself a little unfair. We truly believe in the transformative power of illustration and design and their ability to simplify communications, elevate experiences, engage and inspire people everywhere. Good design and good relationships come from collaboration.
Offices: 1 W Superior St, Chicago, Illinois, US
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