AI Engineer, Public Sector
Salary$185k – $225k
LocationReston, VA, Reston, Virginia, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentPublic Sector
EquityIncluded
Company size51–200 people
PostedAug 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Active U.S. Secret clearance required
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in AI/ML, software engineering, or a related technical field
Undergraduate degree in technical field with strong background in AI/ML application
Comfortable interacting with customers and subject matter experts, translating complex concepts
Capable of developing prototype solutions using UI SDKs (e.g., Flask, Streamlit)
Familiar with generative AI concepts like RAG, prompt engineering, agents, structured output, multi-modal LLMs, various embedding models
Strong programming skills in Python required
Experience working with or in the DoD, US Intelligence Community, or US Federal Civilian agencies
Experience training and employing predictive AI models in a government context
Solid knowledge of LLM Frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Transformers
Familiarity with common APIs including OpenAI, GraphQL, FastAPI
Familiarity with Databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies such as Pinecone, FAISS, OpenSearch, and Neo4j
Support pre-sales efforts
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility highly preferred
Experience in Java and HTML a plus
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations
Skills
Python
Java
HTML
Flask
Streamlit
LangChain
LlamaIndex
Transformers
OpenAI API
GraphQL
FastAPI
Pinecone
FAISS
OpenSearch
Neo4j
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Equity
About the role
Seekr is looking for talented AI Engineers to join our team and deliver generative and predictive capabilities for US Government customers. The right candidate will work on developing , and deployment of AI/ML capabilities for various applications implementing generative AI and integrations with predictive capabilities (agentic workflows, LLM fine-tuning). Additionally, this person will be working on quick proof-of-concept solutions but also building in a generalized fashion to support longer term implementation.
From your first day, you will make a valuable contribution. We are a fast-growing company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the US while designing and developing cutting-edge, novel capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Design, implement, and deploy AI Solutions for USG customers
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Design and develop prototype solutions incorporating both generative and predictive capabilities
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Innovate creative solutions, integrating generative and predictive capabilities to answer unique customer challenges
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Design and develop interfaces and applications for customer utilization of AI solutions
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Interact directly with customers and subject matter experts, translating AI/ML concepts into practical language
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Support pre-sales efforts, identifying how the Seekr Platform could help satisfy customer requirements
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Research and development on cutting-edge application of generative AI and agentic capabilities
Qualifications and Skills:
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Active U.S. Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility highly preferred.
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Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in AI/ML, software engineering, or a related technical field.
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Undergraduate degree in technical field with a strong background in application of AI/ML
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Comfortable interacting with customers and subject matter experts, translating complex concepts into practical language and impacts
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Capable of developing prototype solutions using UI SDKs (e.g., Flask, Streamlit)
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Familiar with generative AI concepts like RAG, prompt engineering, agents, structured output, multi-modal LLMs, various embedding models
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Strong programming skills in Python required. Experience in java and html a plus.
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Experience working with or in the DoD, US Intelligence Community, or US Federal Civilian agencies
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Experience training and employing predictive AI models in a government context.
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Solid knowledge of LLM Frameworks such as LangCHain, LlamaIndex, Transformers
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Familiarity with common APIs including OpenAI, GraphQL, FastAPI
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Familiarity with Databases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies such as Pinecone, FAISS, OpenSearch, and Neo4j
This range reflects Seekr’s good faith estimate of what it expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Placement within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, applicable labor categories under Seekr’s federal government contracts, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education, and certifications. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus, equity, other other incentive compensation.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$185,000—$225,000 USD
About the Company:
Seekr is a leader in explainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence designed to power mission-critical decisions in enterprises, government, and regulated industries. SeekrFlow™, our end-to-end AI platform, provides secure, auditable AI solutions tailored to sectors where transparency, accuracy, and compliance are paramount. Available across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments, SeekrFlow reduces bias, strengthens data integrity, and simplifies model oversight so organizations can rely on trusted AI decisions in high-stakes settings that impact society’s most sensitive and vital systems. Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, we partner with defense, finance, telecom, and critical infrastructure leaders to enable AI solutions that drive real-world results with unmatched transparency and control. We are a team of strategic thinkers and problem-solvers tackling the toughest challenges facing critical infrastructure and global enterprises through best-in-class AI models and customer deployment. Our team operates with unwavering commitment to our core values and mission:
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We are driven by outcomes—our customers’ success is what we strive for every day.
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We believe trust is earned, which is why we build explainability and transparency into the entire AI lifecycle.
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We take our responsibility to deliver secure AI seriously.
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We believe innovation drives progress—we are building the technologies that power the systems our society depends on.
Company Benefits:
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Meaningful Mission & Impact - Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
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Equity Ownership – RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.
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Time Off That Respects Real Life – Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
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Work Your Way – A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX.
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Competitive Total Rewards – A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
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401(k) with Company Match – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
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Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.
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Parental Leave – Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Important Notice:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Seekr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.