Perplexity and AI Integration Lead — Hybrid

Job overview

The Perplexity and AI Integration Lead role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with three days onsite. Compensation is $120,000–$200,000 per year. VIATEQ provides collaborative solutions for federal government agencies; this role supports a prime contractor and government customer. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust. The lead evaluates, integrates, deploys, and optimizes AI platforms, including Perplexity AI and other large language model tools, in enterprise environments. The role identifies use cases, designs integrations, establishes governance and privacy practices, monitors performance, coordinates risk reviews, and trains users to support responsible adoption.

What you'll do

• Lead evaluation, piloting, deployment, and scaling of AI solutions
• identify and document use cases
• design integrations with enterprise systems, data sources, APIs, and workflows
• maintain architecture and integration documentation
• establish AI governance and responsible-use policies
• monitor performance and output quality
• coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams
• train users and support change management
• advise leadership and support AI procurement documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ai integration lead

perplexity ai

generative ai

large language models

enterprise integration

ai governance

rest apis

federal government

hybrid

washington dc

$120,000–$200,000 per year

public trust

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• 12 paid federal holidays
• flexible spending accounts
• and professional development reimbursement.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with three days onsite; requires ability to obtain Public Trust. The posting seeks 8+ years in IT integration, software development, data engineering, or a related discipline and 5+ years integrating AI/ML or generative AI platforms.

About the employer

VIATEQ Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.