Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer (Senior Consultant) Job at F
Fearless, Washington, DC, United States
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer (Senior Consultant)
At Fearless, this senior consultant collaborates with cross‑functional teams to align the technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations. The role bridges business objectives with technical execution at an advanced application‑level of proficiency, focusing on scalable, secure, and reliable solutions, mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.
The Impact You Will Create
This project delivers high‑performance AI and data solutions that enable federal civilian agencies to manage and analyze massive datasets in support of people‑centered policy and decision‑making. By implementing advanced AI agents and scalable cloud‑based data pipelines, the effort translates complex AI capabilities into reliable, mission‑driven outcomes at the speed and scale required for high‑priority government initiatives.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support AI‑driven solutions for high‑priority federal government initiatives, focusing on improving data accessibility, analysis, and policy outcomes.
Develop and configure AI agents using Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enable accurate, scalable, and explainable AI capabilities.
Fine‑tune and optimize AI/ML models, with preference for experience leveraging RAFT or similar advanced fine‑tuning techniques.
Build, maintain, and optimize large‑scale data pipelines and data processing systems using Go, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability in data‑intensive environments.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage and process massive datasets that support analytics, AI models, and downstream applications.
Serve as a technical bridge between AI capabilities and stakeholder needs by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for non‑technical and policy‑focused audiences.
Partner with government stakeholders to understand mission goals and guide the practical application of AI and data solutions.
Leverage cloud‑based platforms such as Databricks and/or AWS to support data engineering, model training, and deployment workflows.
Support ML lifecycle management and CI/CD processes for models, including experiment tracking and versioning using tools such as MLflow.
Required Qualifications
Three (3) or more years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
AI/ML engineering experience implementing Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agents.
Model fine‑tuning expertise (e.g., RAFT or comparable techniques).
Strong programming skills in Python and Go.
Large‑scale data pipeline design and high‑performance data processing.
Experience working with massive datasets in production environments.
Cloud platforms: Databricks and/or AWS.
ML lifecycle management and CI/CD using tools such as MLflow.
Ability to translate complex AI and data concepts into actionable solutions for non‑technical stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
Analytical thinking: observing and interpreting information, breaking down complex problems, identifying patterns, and drawing logical conclusions.
Synthetic thinking: combining different ideas, information, or concepts to create new, meaningful solutions.
Adaptability: comfort with change, flexibility amid shifting demands, and resilience to setbacks.
Ownership & accountability: taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
Consultative advising: identifying client challenges, scoping projects, and aligning recommendations to business goals.
Communicating with influence: crafting clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and tailored narratives.
Managing priorities & client alignment: negotiating and aligning priorities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
Occasional travel to client sites or company meetings.
Effective communication via phone, email, and in‑person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
Benefits
Flexible, life‑friendly schedules.
100% coverage for medical HSA plan + HSA contributions.
Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents.
Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage.
401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting.
Paid parental leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA.
Generous PTO, 11 federal holidays, a birthday holiday, and sick leave.
Up to 15 days for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Education, wellness, and tech allowances.
Referral bonus: $6,000–$12,000 for each successful referral.
Pet insurance & discount plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage.
Performance‑based bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we’re building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone‑across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.
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At Fearless, this senior consultant collaborates with cross‑functional teams to align the technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations. The role bridges business objectives with technical execution at an advanced application‑level of proficiency, focusing on scalable, secure, and reliable solutions, mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals.
The Impact You Will Create
This project delivers high‑performance AI and data solutions that enable federal civilian agencies to manage and analyze massive datasets in support of people‑centered policy and decision‑making. By implementing advanced AI agents and scalable cloud‑based data pipelines, the effort translates complex AI capabilities into reliable, mission‑driven outcomes at the speed and scale required for high‑priority government initiatives.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support AI‑driven solutions for high‑priority federal government initiatives, focusing on improving data accessibility, analysis, and policy outcomes.
Develop and configure AI agents using Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enable accurate, scalable, and explainable AI capabilities.
Fine‑tune and optimize AI/ML models, with preference for experience leveraging RAFT or similar advanced fine‑tuning techniques.
Build, maintain, and optimize large‑scale data pipelines and data processing systems using Go, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability in data‑intensive environments.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage and process massive datasets that support analytics, AI models, and downstream applications.
Serve as a technical bridge between AI capabilities and stakeholder needs by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for non‑technical and policy‑focused audiences.
Partner with government stakeholders to understand mission goals and guide the practical application of AI and data solutions.
Leverage cloud‑based platforms such as Databricks and/or AWS to support data engineering, model training, and deployment workflows.
Support ML lifecycle management and CI/CD processes for models, including experiment tracking and versioning using tools such as MLflow.
Required Qualifications
Three (3) or more years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
AI/ML engineering experience implementing Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agents.
Model fine‑tuning expertise (e.g., RAFT or comparable techniques).
Strong programming skills in Python and Go.
Large‑scale data pipeline design and high‑performance data processing.
Experience working with massive datasets in production environments.
Cloud platforms: Databricks and/or AWS.
ML lifecycle management and CI/CD using tools such as MLflow.
Ability to translate complex AI and data concepts into actionable solutions for non‑technical stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
Analytical thinking: observing and interpreting information, breaking down complex problems, identifying patterns, and drawing logical conclusions.
Synthetic thinking: combining different ideas, information, or concepts to create new, meaningful solutions.
Adaptability: comfort with change, flexibility amid shifting demands, and resilience to setbacks.
Ownership & accountability: taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
Consultative advising: identifying client challenges, scoping projects, and aligning recommendations to business goals.
Communicating with influence: crafting clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and tailored narratives.
Managing priorities & client alignment: negotiating and aligning priorities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
Occasional travel to client sites or company meetings.
Effective communication via phone, email, and in‑person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
Benefits
Flexible, life‑friendly schedules.
100% coverage for medical HSA plan + HSA contributions.
Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents.
Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage.
401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting.
Paid parental leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA.
Generous PTO, 11 federal holidays, a birthday holiday, and sick leave.
Up to 15 days for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Education, wellness, and tech allowances.
Referral bonus: $6,000–$12,000 for each successful referral.
Pet insurance & discount plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage.
Performance‑based bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we’re building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone‑across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.
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