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Lead AI Software EngineerMaximus • Memphis, TN, US
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Lead AI Software Engineer

Lead AI Software Engineer

Maximus • Memphis, TN, US
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Description & Requirements

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Lead AI Software Engineer to join the Maximus AI Accelerator supporting the enterprise at large.

We are looking for an accomplished hands-on individual contributor and team player to be a part of the AI Accelerator team.

You will be responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable, secure AI systems and integrating AI models in production using MLOps best practices, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and efficient.

This role requires strong systems thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage risk and change in complex environments.

Success depends on cross-functional collaboration, strategic communication, and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving technology landscapes.

This position will be focused on strategic company-wide initiatives but will play a role in project delivery and capture solutioning (i.e., leaning in on existing or future projects and providing solutioning to capture new work.)

This is a remote position.

U.S.

citizenship is required for this position due to government contract requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Design and develop advanced AI software applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and integration with enterprise systems.
  • Responsible for developing and modifying systems software (i.e., software for use in operating / controlling hardware and providing a platform for running internal end-user / business applications).
  • Develop and communicate descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive insights / algorithms.
  • Apply knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory and machine learning using code for tool building, statistical analysis and modeling, using both general purpose software and statistical languages.
  • Lead technical implementation efforts in both theoretical and product design environments, translating complex algorithms and specifications into code while mentoring junior engineers and guiding team-level development practices.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Develop, collaborate, and advance the applied and responsible use of AI, ML and data science solutions throughout the enterprise by finding the right fit of tools, technologies, processes, and automation to enable effective and efficient solutions for each unique situation.
  • Contribute and lead the creation, curation, and promotion of playbooks, best practices, lessons learned and firm intellectual capital.
  • Contribute to efforts across the enterprise to support the creation of solutions and real mission outcomes leveraging AI capabilities from Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, LLMs and classical machine learning.
  • Maintain current knowledge and evaluation of the AI technology landscape and emerging developments and their applicability for use in production / operational environments
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Job-Specific Minimum Requirements :

  • Professional Programming experience (e.g.
  • Python, etc.)

  • Proficiency in Software Engineering, DevOps, and modern development technologies and methodologies
  • Experience with API programming
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience with Machine Learning
  • Experience working as a contributor on a team
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required.
  • 3+ yrs experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • 7+ yrs experience in Software Development
  • 4+ yrs experience with Cloud Solutioning
  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

  • Experience working as an individual contributor in AI
  • Use of state-of-the-art technology to solve operational problems in AI and Machine Learning.
  • Strong knowledge of data structures, common computing infrastructures / paradigms (stand alone and cloud), and software engineering principles
  • Ability to design custom solutions in the AI and Advanced Analytics sphere for customers.
  • This includes the ability to scope customer needs, identify currently existing technologies, and develop custom software solutions to fill any gaps in available off the shelf solutions.

  • Ability to build reference implementations of operational AI & Advanced Analytics processing solutions.
  • Use of a variety of programming languages, including but not limited to Python / Java and frontend frameworks for POC demos and dashboarding
  • Use and development of program automation, CI / CD, DevSecOps, and Agile
  • Experience with deep learning model architecture development and philosophy
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 5+ yrs of related experience in AI, advanced analytics, computer science, or software development.
  • Python Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Pandas
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    EEO Statement

    Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

    We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

    Pay Transparency

    Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

    Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

    Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

    Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

    Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

    An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

    Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

    Accommodations

    Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

    If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

    Minimum Salary

    152,000.00

    Maximum Salary

    172,000.00

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