Senior Artificial Intelligence Technical Lead

Job overview

The Senior Artificial Intelligence Technical Lead role is onsite in McLean, VA. Compensation is $185,000–$215,000 annually. The role supports Credence’s AI and Automation practice, developing solutions for federal programs; Credence’s broader work includes AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions for government missions.

What you'll do

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and machine-learning models and systems
• translate business requirements into technical solutions
• oversee architecture, experimentation, and performance optimization
• collaborate with DevOps, data engineering, and cybersecurity teams
• mentor engineers and conduct code and design reviews
• evaluate emerging tools and frameworks
• ensure federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards are met.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai technical lead

artificial intelligence

machine learning

mclean va

credence

full-time

python

typescript

aws azure or gcp

agentic ai

dod secret clearance eligibility

$185k–$215k annually

federal programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• family leave
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in AI, machine learning, or a related field; at least five years of hands-on AI/ML development; Python and TypeScript; cloud deployment experience; and U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Benefits include health, dental and vision plans, retirement plan, paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and training.

About the employer

Credence is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.