Senior AI Product Engineer at steampunk

OverviewWe are looking for an experiencedSenior AI Product Engineerto design build andoptimizeenterprise-grade generative AI applications that combine large-language models retrieval pipelines and human-centered design. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who understands both the technical depth of AI systems and the product sensibilities needed to turn them into usable mission-driven tools. This role bridges engineering data science and product strategy across Steampunks AI & Data Exploitation practice.ContributionsDesign and implement full-stack GenAI applications using LLMs embeddings retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and multi-agent orchestration frameworks.Collaborate with designers data scientists and mission stakeholders to translate business needs into usable explainable AI capabilities.Develop reusable AI components and micro-services that accelerate model deployment context management andevaluationworkflows.Integrate LLMs with existing enterprise systems and APIs ensuring scalability observability and secure data handling.Lead prototyping and rapid iteration cycles applying human-centered design methods to refine AI behavior and user experience.Collaborate withLLMOpsandMLOpsteams to ensure automated testing versioning monitoring and continuous improvement of AI models and pipelines.Evaluate new foundation models prompt-optimization techniques and fine-tuning strategies to improve accuracy efficiency and safety.AI governance principles including bias detection output validation and compliance with emerging AI-risk frameworks.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the internal AI Engineering Community of Practice by sharing best practices in GenAI architecture and productization.Contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice by shaping reusable patterns and assets for enterprise AI delivery.QualificationsAbility to hold a position of public trust with the U.S. government.Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience.5 years of experience developing AI or data-driven applications including at least 2yearsbuilding GenAI or LLM-based systems.Proficiencyin Python and frameworks such asLangChainLlamaIndexDSPy or similar orchestration tools.Demonstrated experience integrating LLMs with retrieval layers vector databases or enterprise APIs.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.Strong understanding of software engineering principles version control CI/CD and modernDevSecOpspractices.Knowledge of prompt engineeringevaluationmetrics and AI safety concepts (e.g. hallucination detection red-team testing).Experience collaborating with designers and product managers to translate user requirements into functional AI experiences.Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical approaches to both executive and technical stakeholders.Proven ability to work independently in fast-moving cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring others andmaintainingengineering excellence.About steampunkSteampunk 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 $120000 to $190000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs 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 .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by participates in the E-Verify program.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills APQP,Six Sigma,GD&T,Root cause Analysis,CAD,Project Leadership,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Quality Management,Product Development,Catia,Manufacturing Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 120000 - 190000