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Job#: 3039924 Job Description: A.I. Engineer Location: Merrifield, Virginia (Hybrid) Role Overview This position requires an A.I. Engineer to build and enhance machine learning models through all phases of development, including design, training, validation, and implementation. The role involves analyzing large-scale numerical and textual data to identify trends, reviewing A.I. system architectures to evaluate risks, and performing A.I. risk assessments. The engineer will partner with cross-functional teams and research emerging technologies to develop data science solutions. Key Responsibilities • Build and enhance machine learning models through all phases of development including design, training, validation, and implementation. • Unlock insights by analyzing large scale of complex numerical and textual data and identifying trends. • Review A.I. system architectures and data flows to identify exposure to risks and evaluate identified A.I. safety and security risks. • Perform A.I. risk assessments across the full lifecycle, including data security, model development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. • Partner with a cross-functional team of data engineers, data scientists, and data visualization to deliver projects. • Research and evaluate emerging technologies. • Develop data science solutions based on tools and cloud computing infrastructure. Required Qualifications Education: An advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics is required. Experience: Candidates should possess experience in model design, training, validation, and monitoring. A strong understanding of machine learning, statistical modeling, and algorithms is necessary. Technical Skills: • Experience with cloud computing infrastructure. • Experience with Computer Vision, image processing, and video analytics. • Experience with Natural Language Processing/Natural Language Understanding. • Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. • Experience with or willingness to learn Agentic A.I. frameworks and Large Language Models (LLMs). • Experience with or willingness to research, develop, implement, and fine-tune LLMs. • Ability to work individually and as part of a team. • Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience reviewing A.I. system architectures and data flows to identify risks. • Experience performing A.I. risk assessments across the full lifecycle. • A.I. Model Optimization on GPU architecture, leveraging C++ and CUDA. • Knowledge of Machine Learning Ops and CI/CD tools. • Knowledge of the principles of A.I. Security and Safety. • Experience with Advanced Reinforcement Learning Paradigms. • Experience with Speech Recognition. • Experience with Microsoft Azure services. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.