Senior AI Engineer

PMG GLOBAL
Covington, Kentucky, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

**W2 Only** We are Hiring for Senior AI Engineer. This role is ideal for a hands-on Principal Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, data engineering, cloud architecture, and product innovation.

About the Role

Successful candidates will possess the technical depth to architect and build complex solutions while also working closely with business stakeholders to translate emerging AI capabilities into practical applications.

Responsibilities

The Skills You Bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.

Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade software solutions and distributed systems.

Deep expertise building AI-powered applications utilizing large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph).

Experience developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, semantic search capabilities, and enterprise knowledge systems leveraging vector databases and retrieval frameworks.

Strong full-stack engineering background with modern languages and frameworks such as Python, TypeScript, Node.js, APIs, React, and Next.js.

Hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Experience with modern platform engineering and DevOps practices, including containers, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native architectures.

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, security, and reliability principles for enterprise-scale applications.

Excellent problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, and a passion for building innovative solutions.

Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, data, product, and business teams while driving initiatives from concept to production.

Required Skills

Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, production-grade software solutions and distributed systems.

Deep expertise building AI-powered applications utilizing large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, and orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Bedrock, LangChain, LangGraph).

Experience developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, semantic search capabilities, and enterprise knowledge systems leveraging vector databases and retrieval frameworks.

Strong full-stack engineering background with modern languages and frameworks such as Python, TypeScript, Node.js, APIs, React, and Next.js.

Hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Experience with modern platform engineering and DevOps practices, including containers, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud-native architectures.

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, security, and reliability principles for enterprise-scale applications.

Excellent problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, and a passion for building innovative solutions.

Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, data, product, and business teams while driving initiatives from concept to production.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build complex AI solutions
  • Translate AI capabilities into practical applications
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders
  • Drive initiatives from concept to production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
  • Proven experience designing and delivering scalable software solutions
  • Deep expertise in AI-powered applications and large language models
  • Strong full-stack engineering background with modern languages and frameworks
  • Hands-on experience in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with DevOps practices and cloud-native architectures

Skills mentioned

PythonDistributed SystemsLarge Language ModelsAI AgentsRetrieval-Augmented GenerationLangChainAWSKubernetesInfrastructure as CodeSystem Design

About PMG GLOBAL

PMG Global is a reputed provider of custom software development and IT staffing services to its clients. PMG Global is based in Herndon VA and has been providing these services to its clients since 2003. PMG Global’s clients include Fortune 500 companies and Federal agencies like DOT and non-profit organizations like American Association of Community Colleges, American Association of Health System Pharmacies, and American Association of Fund Raising Professionals. PMG Global provides custom software development in the areas of Java and .Net based web development, SharePoint development, mobility applications development (iPhone, iPad and Android), Identity and Access management, and Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. PMG Global’s IT staffing division provides both Full time and Contract IT staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and Federal agencies.

IT Services and IT Consulting11-50 employeesHerndon, VA