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We are seeking a Senior ML/AI Engineer, in a Player-Coach role, to lead and manage cross-functional teams in advancing use cases from initial concept through shaping and into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). These teams, composed of members from across the Institutes and Centers of the Customer, typically propose use cases in the fields of medical research and public health, serving both internal and external audiences.
Collaborate with client leads, business operators, fellow consultants, and the project team, while working closely with world-leading scientists. Make a measurable impact on scientific discovery and public health. Gain hands-on experience with frontier AI/ML technologies. Operate at the intersection of health, data, and AI in a creative, mission-driven environment.
Candidates based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, or at least within the Eastern time zone, are preferred.
Responsibilities
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ
Collaborate with client leads, business operators, fellow consultants, and the project team, while working closely with world-leading scientists. Make a measurable impact on scientific discovery and public health. Gain hands-on experience with frontier AI/ML technologies. Operate at the intersection of health, data, and AI in a creative, mission-driven environment.
Candidates based in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, or at least within the Eastern time zone, are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor technical teams as they move use case concept through Proof of Concept (POC) to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and toward scalable product deployment
- Contribute directly with code, infrastructure, and architecture design where needed
- Translate requirements into actionable roadmaps, sprints, and engineering tasks
- Oversee data pipelines, APIs, and scalable infrastructure for advanced AI/ML solutions
- Conduct code and architecture reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and security
- Coach engineers, foster skill growth, and ensure high standards across teams
- Serve as a bridge between research, engineering, and client teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables
- Identify opportunities for innovation while maintaining compliance with federal standards
- US Work Authorization (no sponsorship)
- Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; advanced degree preferred
- Candidates in the DC metro area preferred
- 7+ years professional experience in software, data, or ML engineering; 3+ years in technical leadership
- Proven success leading teams of 10+ engineers from POC to production is required
- Expertise in Generative AI stacks (transformers, LLMs, multimodal/agentic AI)
- Proficiency in Python and ecosystems (Scikit-learn, Pandas, Numpy, PyTorch, XGBoost)
- Strong system design and cloud-native experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hands-on with MLOps, CI/CD, and scalable pipelines
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and distributed data systems (e.g., Spark, Kafka)
- Experience integrating agentic AI workflows (multi-step reasoning, orchestration)
- Familiarity with Responsible AI design and deployment principles
- Strong communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ
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