Senior AI Technical Lead

Credence

Senior AI Technical Lead developing impactful AI solutions for federal programs in a mission-driven environment. Guiding teams and shaping strategy in a fast-paced AI and Automation practice.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and ML models and systems
Translate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple federal missions
Oversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity) to integrate AI into production environments
Provide technical mentorship and conduct code/design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers
Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation
Ensure all solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development
Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML initiatives or technical teams
Strong understanding of agentic AI including Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, and other modern frameworks.
Proficiency in Python and Typescript for application development and advanced scripting,
Experience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
Familiarity withCI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, Jira)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI developmentMachine LearningPythonTypescriptTransformersModel Context ProtocolAgent2Agent ProtocolLangGraphCI/CDcontainerization

Soft Skills

technical mentorshipcollaborationleadershipcommunication