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AI Engineer

CGI
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026
Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to join our team of dedicated technologists supporting a critical federal client. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment. As part of our agile team, you will contribute to the development of an enterprise-level AI application designed to enhance a large-scale financial data platform.

This position is located in Washington, D.C..

Your future duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate strong technical capabilities, supporting multiple workstreams and incorporating new techniques and solutions.

Design, develop, and implement AI models and algorithms to address business needs and improve operational processes.

Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into functional AI solutions.

Optimize and refine existing AI models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and performance.

Deploy AI solutions into production environments and integrate them with existing systems.

Monitor AI system performance and make adjustments to improve outcomes as needed.

Provide technical expertise and guidance across AI-related initiatives.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

Interim Secret clearance required to begin on-site work; ability to maintain a Secret clearance throughout the project.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline.

Minimum of 4 years of experience as an AI Specialist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or similar role.

Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, large language models, machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and deep learning techniques.

Proficiency in Python, R, or Java.

Experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.

Knowledge of cloud platforms for AI deployment (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Familiarity with big data tools such as Hadoop or Spark.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working in complex data environments.

Well-developed technical troubleshooting abilities.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:

Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science.

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google AI Certification).

Experience with NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.

Understanding of data engineering concepts and data lakehouse architectures.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to manage AI projects from concept through deployment.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 - $172,400.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive insurance options
  • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well-being programs

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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