AI Engineer

OverviewLMI is seeking an AI Engineer with a strong data and integration background to support the design and development of an AI/ML-enabled personnel management products for a high-visibility Department of War Program. This role sits at the intersection of data science, backend engineering, and systems integration — building the algorithmic core, data pipelines, and API infrastructure that will power intelligent matching recommendations embedded within an existing application.This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Applicants must be a U.S. citizens.LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.ResponsibilitiesThis developer will support an effort to design, prototype, and ultimately integrate an intelligent matching capability into a DoW program management platform. Specific responsibilities include:Design and develop the data pipelines, scoring algorithms, and API infrastructure that power an AI-driven matching and recommendation capability, translating complex multi-entity data into structured, consumable outputsBuild and maintain integrations between the matching engine and an existing, COTS (e.g., ServiceNow) program management platform, including API specs, data handoff mechanisms, and architectureCollaborate with functional and technical SMEs to build, test, and refine user-configurable matching logic, validate algorithm outputs, and develop generative AI-enabled explainability features that make ouputs transparent and actionableWork with product managers and designers, supporting prototype development and high-fidelity UX development, vetting, and refinementConduct rigorous testing of algorithm performance, pipeline reliability, and API behavior to ensure scalability and accuracy ahead of production integrationCollaborate with development teams and stakeholders to identify technical challenges, implement solutions, and deliver high-impact contributions in an agile environmentEnsure compliance with security protocols, government standards, and industry best practices across all development workDocument technical solutions, data models, and integration architecture to support knowledge transfer and continuity across teamsOperate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, bringing a self-starter mentality, comfort on small and lean teams, and a bias toward rapid iteration and working prototypes over perfect solutionsQualificationsMinimum QualificationsEligibility for a Secret clearance required; active Secret clearance preferredDemonstrated experience and proficiency using AI coding tools to enhance existing code stacks at scale.3–5 years of full-stack engineering experience in on production-grade applicationsStrong backend development experience in Python, with demonstrated ability to build data-intensive applicationsExperience designing and consuming RESTful APIs for cross-system integrationSolid working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred); familiarity with data modeling for complex, multi-entity schemasExperience building or working with scoring, ranking, or recommendation systems — even outside a formal ML contextFamiliarity with data pipeline development, including ingestion, transformation, and structured output generationExperience working in agile environments with multidisciplinary teamsVersion control proficiency using Git (GitLab preferred)Experience with testing, security, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes and proficiency in integrating with automated testing frameworks, following security protocols, and following secure, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelinesStrong communication skills — able to explain data model decisions and algorithm logic to both technical teammates and non-technical stakeholdersDesired SkillsExperience with ServiceNow development (Scripted REST APIs, IntegrationHub, Flow Designer, or Service Portal/Next Experience)Familiarity with machine learning or statistical modeling concepts — particularly similarity scoring, clustering, or recommendation algorithmsExperience with AI/LLM integration, including prompt engineering and structured output parsing for explainability featuresData engineering experience: ETL tools, pipeline orchestration, and structured data export formatsCloud environment familiarity: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying containerized servicesMicroservices and containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes)UI/UX development e