AI/ML Engineer
US$180,000 – US$230,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Lead AI/ML Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$180,000 – US$230,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Capital Technology Group provides expert consulting services software development, digital transformation, human-centered design, data analytics and visualization, and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary teams use agile methodologies to rapidly and incrementally deliver value in close collaboration with our clients. For over a decade, we have been trusted by both federal and commercial clients to solve complex, mission-critical business challenges. The quality of our work has been recognized by our partners and peers through our inclusion in the Digital Services Coalition, a group of forward- thinking firms recognized for excellence in delivering IT services.
Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
The CTG Experience
At Capital Technology Group (CTG), our teams are passionate about modernizing how the federal government delivers software. We partner with federal agencies to build secure, scalable, and mission-driven solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of people. Recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026. CTG fosters a culture rooted in our core values. Our values guide how we work together and support one another, creating an environment where employees feel trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
About the Role
CTG is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions supporting high-impact federal initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who thrives at the intersection of AI, cloud engineering, and innovation, helping drive enterprise adoption of emerging technologies while mentoring engineering teams and partnering directly with federal clients.
You Will Get To
- Lead technical evaluations of emerging AI/ML technologies through prototypes, proof of concepts, and experimentation.
- Analyze and communicate the benefits, tradeoffs, and implementation risks of new technologies to technical and business stakeholders.
- Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI/ML applications within AWS cloud environments.
- Support AI/ML application development across development, operations, and security disciplines in cloud-native environments.
- Drive enterprise adoption of modern AI technologies and engineering best practices.
- Build, train, evaluate, and optimize machine learning models for production use cases.
- Collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.