Senior AI Technical Lead at Credence | McLean, VA

Location: McLean, VA or Washington, D.C. This position requires U.S. citizenship and all work must be performed within the continental United States. Role overview The Lead AI/ML Engineer at Raft leads the design, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for mission-critical settings. This role oversees the entire l…

Location requirement: This position is open only to U.S. citizens and requires all work to be performed within the continental United States. Raft is a defense technology company based in McLean, VA. The team partners with U.S. military and government agencies to deliver AI/ML and data solutions, specializing in areas such as autonomous data fusion, Agentic AI, distributed data systems, and scalable platforms. Raft’s cloud-native products support federal and public sector clients and reach millions of Americans. Role overview The Lead Principal Software Engineer joins a collaborative team focused on building a data-driven product. This role covers both backend and frontend development, drawing on open source technologies including Kafka, Trino, DuckDB, and Superset. The main objective is to create seamless data interactions and empower users to generate meaningful data stories with the product. Key technologies Kafka Trino DuckDB Superset

At Agile Defense, we believe that proactive engagement shapes outcomes, and that innovative challenges demand creative solutions. Our forward-thinking approach fuels our commitment to embracing change with resilience and the determination to build for the future.Our mission is to drive adaptive innovation that bolsters our nation's critical missions through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, top-tier talent, and unmatched agility—utilizing a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to enhance and safeguard our nation’s vital interests.Requisition #: 1393Job Title: Senior Agentic AI Technical LeadLocation: McLean, VAClearance and eligibility:· Active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI eligible preferred)· U.S. Citizenship required· Capability to operate within DoD IL5+ environments (e.g., Azure IL5, Google GovCloud), including support for expedited credentialing/facility clearance processes.Role Summary: We are in search of a Senior Technical Lead to act as the Technical Lead and Delivery Manager for a transformative Agentic AI Prototype initiative with the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO). This pivotal role will serve as the most senior full-stack engineer and architect on the program, converting government-defined mission goals into secure, production-ready AI agent functionalities delivered within DoD IL5+ cloud infrastructures. You will spearhead internal implementations, coordinate various non-traditional subcontractor teams, collaborate closely with the Government Product Owner, and be responsible for delivering accepted, operationally effective capabilities aligned with fixed-price milestones.Key Responsibilities:· Technical Leadership and Architectureo Translate mission outcomes and prioritized product backlog items into technical architecture, delivery plans, and sprint objectives.o Serve as the primary senior engineer/architect and main technical authority for agentic AI solutions, encompassing prompt engineering to intricate multi-agent workflows with tool utilization and logical branching.o Oversee end-to-end system design across secure cloud environments (Azure IL5, Google GovCloud), model inference services (Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock), and frontier AI SDKs (Gemini Enterprise, Anthropic for Gov, Grok Enterprise).o Direct development and integration of secure APIs, data pipelines (structured/unstructured), RAG/embeddings, and metadata catalog/platform (MCP) capabilities.o Ensure all solutions are architected to be ATO-ready, meeting the technical, administrative, and security controls necessary for production authorization.· Delivery Management and Agile Executiono Act as the sole accountable interface to the Government Product Owner...

Location: McLean, VA (U.S. based). U.S. citizenship is required for all programs. All work must be performed within the continental United States. Role overview The Principal Engineering Lead works directly with Intelligence Community clients and acts as the primary technical liaison to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position leads a cross-disciplinary team, guiding both architecture and delivery for software and data platforms that support critical missions. The role shapes technical direction, influences design patterns, recommends tools, and provides advice on AI and machine learning strategies across several teams. What you will do Lead a cross-functional engineering team delivering solutions for Intelligence Community clients. Serve as Raft’s main technical representative to the NRO. Architect, build, and deploy software applications and data platforms at scale. Advise on design patterns, technology selection, and AI/ML approaches across teams. Work closely with problem solvers to address complex technical challenges. Requirements U.S. citizenship (required for all programs). Ability to work within the continental U.S. Extensive experience leading engineering teams and architecting large-scale solutions. Background in software application and data platform development, preferably for government or defense clients.

Tiger Analytics is seeking a highly skilled Lead Full Stack Engineer to become a pivotal member of our rapidly expanding advanced analytics consulting firm. Recognized as a trusted analytics partner for numerous Fortune 500 companies, we empower organizations to harness the full value of their data. Our expertise and leadership have earned accolades from leading market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner. We are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our elite global analytics consulting team.In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in modern web development, cloud-native architecture, and Generative AI (GenAI/LLM integration) to design and implement robust full-stack applications. Your hands-on expertise will encompass frontend, backend, and cloud platforms, ensuring the development of scalable, production-ready systems.This position demands technical depth, a strong architectural mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment.

Machine Learning Engineer About CoVar CoVar is an innovative AI/ML research and development firm headquartered in Durham, NC, with a strategic office in McLean, VA. Our mission is to leverage artificial intelligence to tackle significant challenges across various sectors. We create advanced AI/ML tools that empower the Department of Defense to identify threats, aid biomedical researchers in discovering cures for diseases, and enhance machinery monitoring to prevent accidents and environmental disasters. Our dedicated team of engineers is committed to expanding the practical applications of AI/ML in the real world. About this Position As a Machine Learning Engineer at CoVar, you will play a vital role in developing software and machine learning algorithms that address real-world issues faced by our clients. Your responsibilities will include data analysis, algorithm development, results evaluation, and writing production code for deployment in operational systems. This role offers the unique opportunity to present your findings to high-profile clients in the Department of Defense and other industries, along with the potential for publishing innovative work in both classified and unclassified environments.

As a Lead Accessibility Engineer at Appian, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our software solutions are accessible to all users. Your expertise will guide the development teams in implementing best practices and standards for accessibility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, driving initiatives that promote inclusivity and accessibility across our platform.

Role Overview Appian Corporation is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the team at headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This position focuses on building and maintaining the Appian platform, with a strong emphasis on speed, scalability, and adaptability to meet evolving customer needs. What You Will Do Address complex challenges related to scalability and flexibility across the platform. Work on the high-performance data layer, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Contribute to the cross-platform user interface and the design tools that support it. Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver solutions that serve customers in new and effective ways. Work Location and Culture This role is based onsite at Appian's McLean, Virginia headquarters. In-person collaboration is central to Appian’s approach, and employees in this position are expected to work in the office five days a week. The company values teamwork and the sharing of ideas to achieve high standards and outstanding results together.

OverviewBecome a pivotal member of a team where cutting-edge innovation aligns with vital missions. At Credence, we specialize in AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions that empower agencies, enhance national security, and bolster health and humanitarian efforts worldwide. Our talented workforce of 1,700+ includes over 1,500 AI and data specialists, supporting more than 100 prime contracts, allowing us to deliver impactful solutions at scale.For six consecutive years, we've been honored as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and recognized in the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for 13 of the past 14 years. At Credence, we embrace individuals eager to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact, encouraging our team to tackle significant Federal challenges.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified Senior Google AI Engineer to enhance our Google Cloud AI engineering capabilities in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. You will be responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing production-grade AI systems on Google Cloud to accelerate mission outcomes for a high-visibility program.In this role, you will take on a hands-on technical leadership position for AI solution delivery, translating mission requirements into secure, scalable AI/ML systems. You will guide data, platform, and application engineers, ensuring all solutions adhere to DoD security and compliance standards in production. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in GCP, Looker, BigQuery, Vertex AI, alongside robust MLOps and data engineering skills, with experience in regulated environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver comprehensive end-to-end AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud utilizing Vertex AI (Workbench, Pipelines, Training, Model Registry, Online/Batch Prediction, Feature Store, Model Monitoring) and Gemini/LLM services, with a focus on performance, cost-efficiency, and maintainability.Create production data pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, and Dataproc; implement streaming integration via Pub/Sub; containerize and orchestrate applications with Cloud Run and GKE; and automate CI/CD processes with Cloud Build and Infrastructure as Code.Establish robust MLOps practices including experiment tracking, evaluation, bias testing, model versioning, canary/blue-green rollouts, automated retraining, drift detection, and lineage.Utilize secure-by-design patterns—VPC-SC, private service access, CMEK, fine-grained IAM, artifact signing, and secrets management—aligned with NIST 800-53, RMF, and FedRAMP baselines.Operationalize LLM/GenAI (RAG, tool-use agents, safety filters, evaluation harnesses) focusing on retrieval from structured and unstructured data, employing DoD-approved AI toolchains where applicable.Collaborate with mission stakeholders to gather requirements and define measurable success criteria.

Who We Are:At Exiger, we redefine supply chains as a strategic asset, committed to our vision of fostering a safer and more transparent world. Our innovative AI platform, 1Exiger, provides unparalleled visibility into intricate supplier ecosystems, utilizing proprietary data and advanced artificial intelligence to identify risks, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings that bolster long-term resilience. With the trust of over 550 global clients—including Fortune 500 corporations and U.S. government entities—Exiger stands out as a distinguished and award-winning leader in supply chain AI, recognized as a FedRAMP® authorized provider for federal services.Role Overview:As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how governments and multinational organizations navigate supply chain, defense, and geopolitical risks. Our cutting-edge AI platform empowers critical institutions with the insights needed to safeguard vital infrastructure, secure national interests, and make informed operational decisions.Your expertise will be essential in tackling complex operational challenges faced by our government and defense clients, enabling the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions that yield significant outcomes. You will engage directly with our clients to address open-ended inquiries, such as:“Where are vulnerabilities concealed within our supply chain?”“How can we proactively identify and mitigate risks before they affect our operational readiness?”“What strategies can we employ to modernize fragmented legacy systems into a cohesive intelligence capability?”In this role, you will leverage your engineering acumen, AI/ML expertise, and operational insight to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions that have a measurable impact on real-world situations. Collaborating with customer stakeholders and internal teams in small, high-trust groups, you will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.

Location: Remote (U.S.); DMV; McLean, VA; Boston, MA; San Antonio, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Tampa, FL; Honolulu, HI Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required. All work must be performed within the continental United States. Raft delivers AI, machine learning, and data-driven solutions to U.S. military and government clients. The team specializes in autonomous data fusion, Agentic AI, distributed data systems, and building scalable platforms. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Raft partners with federal and public sector organizations to create digital solutions that reach millions of Americans, using design thinking and cloud-native technology. Role overview The Lead Principal MLOps Engineer plays a key part in supporting clients and collaborating with a team focused on complex, high-impact challenges. This position centers on building and maintaining mission-critical AI and data platforms for the Department of Defense. What you will do Work on platforms that process large volumes of real-time data from diverse sensors and operational sources. Transform raw data into actionable intelligence, supporting operators with timely decisions through mission applications and operational dashboards. Support a large-scale platform that manages billions of events daily, using low-latency data pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure. Advance the development of an end-to-end machine learning platform for model development, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management across both cloud and constrained operational environments.

Secret clearance requiredAbout AretumAretum is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions to clients across the defense, civilian, and homeland security domains. Our teams thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, empowering agencies to tackle their most pressing challenges. We prioritize investing in our workforce and fostering a culture centered on collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.Job OverviewAs a federal consulting organization, Aretum requires its employees to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and comply with relevant safeguarding and compliance protocols. All team members may also support proposal efforts, which may involve resume formatting, skill alignment summaries, participating in meetings, or contributing to solution development based on their expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of data pipelines and platforms, including writing and reviewing high-quality production code.Oversee the complete delivery process for assigned pipelines and services.Design, enhance, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.Implement CI/CD practices and automated testing for data pipelines, ensuring integration tests, data validation, and release workflows are in place.Establish operational readiness for production data workflows.Optimize pipeline and storage performance and cost through tuning, partitioning, and right-sizing workloads within AWS GovCloud.Contribute to and apply modern data architecture patterns, including lakehouse methodologies.Support Department of Defense strategic initiatives and enterprise data modernization efforts through robust architectural implementation.Drive the creation and maintenance of data transformation roadmaps and technical documentation; assist with data maturity assessments and current-state analyses across various agency programs.Translate technical methodologies into clear, business-friendly frameworks and actionable recommendations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and program offices to clarify data requirements, facilitate data-driven decision-making, and convert technical approaches into comprehensible business frameworks.Assist in delivering leadership priority initiatives (e.g., childcare forecasting, Military OneSource analytics, readiness dashboards) and design data solutions that effectively connect outreach efforts to program engagement and readiness outcomes for users with diverse technical expertise.

At Appian, we embody the principles of Intensity and Excellence, which are central to our identity. We uphold high standards in all aspects of our work, ensuring that quality and care are at the forefront of our efforts. We tackle challenges with unwavering ambition and dedication, holding ourselves accountable to deliver exceptional results. Join our passionate team at Appian, where we strive to achieve remarkable outcomes together. As a Lead Software Engineer within our Foundational Infrastructure Group, you will play a pivotal role in re-architecting our platform for public cloud environments, enabling swift, reliable, and impactful changes. Your mission is to maintain our top-tier infrastructure, ensuring it is consistently available, responsive, and equipped to meet the diverse demands of a dynamic, high-performance development team. Collaborating within an agile, global team, you'll help transition our systems to a modern services architecture that facilitates the integration of microservices and containerization technologies.This position is based in our headquarters in McLean, VA. At Appian, we foster a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is essential to our mission of excellence. Employees in this role are expected to work in the office five days a week to enhance our culture and ensure that we thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe that working together in the office offers more opportunities to celebrate our achievements with the exceptional people at Appian.

At Agile Defense, we believe that proactive action shapes outcomes and that new challenges inspire innovative solutions. Our forward-thinking approach embodies an unwavering spirit and the courage to build for the future.Our mission is to deliver adaptive innovation that supports our nation’s most critical missions. We achieve this through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, exceptional talent, and unmatched agility—a foundation built on speed, flexibility, and creativity to safeguard and enhance our nation's vital interests.Requisition #: 1107Job Title: Senior Solutions Engineering LeadSalary Range: indicative of total compensation $185K-$265KSUMMARYAgile Labs serves as the innovation powerhouse of Agile Defense, focused on swiftly developing, prototyping, and operationalizing next-gen capabilities for both our federal and commercial clients. From mission-specific GenAI assistants to DevSecOps pipelines and threat-informed cyber platforms, our Lab transforms ambitious ideas into scalable, field-ready solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams excel in research, design, engineering, and delivery, empowering clients to adopt state-of-the-art technology rapidly while adhering to the highest security and compliance standards.The Vice President of Solutions Engineering is responsible for establishing the technical vision and delivery framework for Agile Labs. This role merges hands-on architecture expertise with executive-level portfolio management. You will create strategic roadmaps for Applied AI, cloud-native applications, DevSecOps, and Cyber Defense offerings, leading distributed teams in translating these strategies into production systems. As the chief engineer, you will interact with C-level stakeholders, converting mission requirements into actionable backlogs and working prototypes, while authoring compelling technical proposals and white papers. Furthermore, you will foster a culture of experimentation, swiftly constructing prototypes that mitigate the risks associated with emerging technologies, including multimodal foundation models, autonomous agents, confidential compute, and software supply chain security. Internally, you will mentor engineering excellence among over 2000 employees through Community of Practice forums, Labs solutions, and enablement programs, ensuring our workforce stays ahead of industry trends.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Define and uphold the solutions architecture framework and reference implementations for all Agile Labs service lines.· Lead opportunity shaping, technical capture, and proposal writing for new business, owning the end-to-end solution narrative.· Oversee delivery execution...

CoreOne seeks an Authorization and Accreditation Lead based in McLean, VA. This role steers important compliance efforts and manages the full accreditation process for the organization. The Lead plays a key part in shaping strategies that help CoreOne meet regulatory requirements and maintain operational integrity. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee all accreditation activities across the organization Develop and improve methods to support ongoing regulatory compliance Direct authorization protocols, ensuring accurate and consistent application Promote strong compliance practices that protect and advance CoreOne’s operations

Join dev2 as a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise in Java, Python, Angular, and React to drive innovative solutions. You will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of developers, overseeing project lifecycles from conception to deployment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, design scalable architectures, and implement best practices in software development. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!

Join StemXpert as a Network Technical Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing our network operations. In this dynamic position, you will lead a talented team, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for our clients.Your expertise in network architecture and troubleshooting will be crucial as you implement innovative solutions and maintain superior performance standards. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our network infrastructure.

Join usm2 as a Technical Lead, where you'll drive innovative projects and lead a talented team of engineers. Your expertise will guide the development of cutting-edge solutions and enhance our technical capabilities. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about technology and its applications.

At Range, we are pioneering AI-driven solutions aimed at simplifying financial complexities for our members. Our mission is to revolutionize wealth management by merging state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled human insight. We prioritize an exceptional member experience, having developed an all-encompassing platform that addresses a wide array of financial requirements—investments, taxes, retirement planning, and estate management—streamlined into a single, user-friendly interface.Supported by prestigious investors such as Google's Gradient Ventures, Cathay Innovations, and Scale Venture Partners, we are in a phase of rapid growth and are seeking outstanding professionals to join our team. Each member of our team plays a vital role in shaping our culture and values, contributing diverse backgrounds from seasoned CEOs to experts in leading hedge funds and technology firms.If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the financial services sector, we invite you to join Range. Here, you will not only influence the way individuals manage their financial lives but also collaborate with a team that celebrates achievements, makes strategic decisions, and pushes boundaries together.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a Marketing Science & Growth Lead who will be pivotal in scaling our comprehensive wealth management platform. This position lies at the crossroads of growth marketing, advanced analytics, and data infrastructure, collaborating closely with marketing, product, and engineering teams to drive efficient and measurable growth.You will oversee the technical and analytical foundation of our marketing engine—encompassing optimization of both paid and organic performance, experimentation, modeling, and attribution. This role is ideal for a candidate with a startup mentality who excels in tackling complex, ambiguous challenges and converting data into actionable business insights.This position is based at Range’s headquarters in McLean, VA, and follows an in-office schedule from Monday to Friday. If you are not currently residing in the area, relocation will be a requirement for employment.At Range, you will be instrumental in determining how we measure success, where to allocate resources, and how to enhance the member experience within our platform.