About this opportunity
PingWind, Inc. lists this Lead AI Software Engineer opportunity in rockville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Rockville, MD
Required Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust
Job Type: Full Time
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
Required Experience: 10 years of relevant experience
Degrees may be substituted for years of experience: 8 years of experience
Travel: Possibly across US
Description
PingWind is seeking a Lead AI Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join the PingWind team supporting Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning strategy in Rockville, MD. As a Lead AI Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of AHRQ applications and products. Your responsibilities will include providing application and feature development leadership, coordinating with developers, developing reusable code to enable rapid development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software to our stakeholders and users.
Responsibilities
Provide application and feature development leadership, working with the Technical PM and Solutions Architect to plan projects for the team
Coordinate and lead Developers and DBAs during development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise applications
Implement the AHRQ Artificial Intelligence strategy
Conduct Agile scrum ceremonies to facilitate development and hold team accountable to product roadmap
Collaborate with stakeholders and users in requirement development and BPR activities
Develop reusable code to enable rapid development
Support effective continuous integration pipelines
Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
Implement security and data protection measures
Document technical specifications and development processes
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Provide cross training and mentorship for developers on industry standards and best practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
10 years of relevant experience
Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering
Generative AI and large language models
AI solution architecture and systems engineering
AI/ML prototyping, testing, evaluation, performance assessment, and monitoring
Integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities within approved cloud, application, and infrastructure environments
Responsible AI, information security, privacy, documentation, and technical risk management
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++, or others
Experience applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Knowledge of database systems and cloud platforms
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines
Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software
About Pingwind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
Our benefits include:
Eleven Federal Holidays
Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
Parental Leave
Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
529 College Savings Plan
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Salary Range
$125k-$175K
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Worksite address
rockville, MD, 20849, US
Who can apply
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