AI Associate Engineer

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Navy Federal Credit Union
Vienna, United States
98600 - 135600 EUR / Year
  • Research
  • FullTime

Requirements

Must have:

– Bachelors degree in AI Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. – 1-2 years of experience in developing AI solutions, including AI agents and chatbots, leveraging industry-leading platforms such as Azure AI Foundry. – Proficient in delivering solutions using Python, SQL, and NoSQL technologies. – Experience in both front-end and back-end development with frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Django, or Flask for creating interfaces and services. – Skilled in API development and integration, specifically in building RESTful APIs to connect AI models to applications. – Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and fine-tuning techniques. – Expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), including tokenization and conversational AI methods. – Experience utilizing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for grounding models in accurate data and minimizing inaccuracies. – Competence in building data pipelines and preprocessing both structured and unstructured data using tools like Databricks or similar technologies. – Familiar with Vector and Graph Databases for semantic search and recommendation systems. – Knowledge of implementing Model Governance to ensure transparency, bias detection, and compliance. – Understanding of security protocols to ensure the safe deployment of AI models and protection of sensitive information. – Strong grasp of CI/CD processes, Git, and Agile methodologies. – Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot within development workflows. – Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills to articulate designs and solutions to both business and technical stakeholders. – Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including data structures, debugging, unit testing, and producing maintainable, well-documented code. – Awareness of dependency management, logging, error handling, and differences between development, testing, and production environments. – Experience in assessing AI and GenAI outputs, applying secure data-handling practices while handling sensitive data. – Ability to work from specified technical requirements and implementation plans while incorporating feedback from code reviews and effectively communicating progress and considerations within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

  • As a member of the AI Center for Enablement (C4E), contribute to platform engineering and operations aimed at enhancing the adoption and use of AI capabilities. – Implement AI engineering solutions adhering to predetermined governance, validation, safety, and transparency protocols. – Develop AI capabilities utilizing LLM models, assessing outcomes to guarantee precision, mitigate inaccuracies, and ensure compliance. – Build and manage data pipelines for the ingestion of structured and unstructured data. – Employ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and other strategies to enhance model precision and minimize inaccuracies. – Ensure adherence to AI governance, security, and ethical standards. – Optimize application performance and scalability using cloud-native approaches. – Participate in Agile development cycles and CI/CD processes for swift deployment. – Adhere to defined AI standards and assist in model documentation and registration within the Model Catalog, in accordance with security and regulatory requirements. – Contribute to the documentation and execution of authorized AI/ML strategies and technical plans. – Support developer efficiency initiatives by utilizing AI-assisted coding tools and contributing to AI-centric solutions. – Deliver core engineering expertise concerning LLMs, prompt engineering, and application delivery. – Collaborate with senior team members on initiatives that enhance NFCUs AI Center for Enablement capabilities.

Company:

At Navy Federal Credit Union, we are proud to be more than just a workplace; we offer a rewarding career experience characterized by a culture that is vibrant, engaged, and committed to our mission. Our teams are recognized for their exceptional contributions and rewarded with competitive salaries and generous benefits. Our commitment to our employees is highlighted by being ranked among the top Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025. We embrace a simple yet impactful approach to careers: Make our mission your passion. Located in Vienna, VA, we support a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone is afforded equal employment opportunities.

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