Senior AI Technical Lead

Salary: $185,000 - 215,000 per year Requirements: Masters degree in AI, machine learning, or a related field At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing AI/ML solutions 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 with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Git and Jira Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred: Strong understanding of data engineering and data modeling concepts Preferred: Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau Preferred: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust Architecture, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance Preferred: Prior experience with federal or public sector digital modernization projects Preferred: Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and machine learning models and systems Translate business requirements into technical solutions supporting multiple federal missions Oversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization Collaborate with DevOps, data engineering, cybersecurity, and other teams to integrate AI into production environments Mentor engineers and conduct code and design reviews Research and assess emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to advance innovation Ensure solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards Technologies: Agentic AI AI AWS Azure CI/CD Cloud DevOps Docker GCP Git Support ITIL JIRA Kubernetes Machine Learning Power BI Python Security Tableau TypeScript More: We are Credence, a mission-focused company delivering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization solutions for government agencies and health and humanitarian missions. Our 1,700-plus team members include more than 1,500 AI and data experts, and we support over 100 prime contracts. We have been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years and have appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 13 of the past 14 years. We encourage our people to grow and contribute to meaningful federal work. We are seeking a Senior AI Technical Lead for our growing AI and Automation practice to shape technical strategy and guide cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The annual salary range is $185,000–$215,000, with compensation based on the selected candidates qualifications. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays; family leave; short- and long-term disability; and training and development. last updated 41 week of 2026