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Generative AI Engineer - Model Development

Quevera
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Generative AI Engineer – Model Development with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph in Herndon, VA or Springfield, VA.

This role focuses on designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing scalable and secure AI model development solutions on AWS. Responsibilities include model selection and fine-tuning, Generative AI application development, performance optimization, and collaboration with customer stakeholders to address operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure model development solutions on AWS tailored to customer requirements.
  • Select and fine-tune appropriate models for specific use cases.
  • Develop and deploy models and Generative AI applications to address operational challenges.
  • Conduct experiments and optimize model performance at scale.
  • Collaborate with customer stakeholders to identify high-value model development use cases and gather requirements.
  • Propose effective strategies for implementing model development solutions.

Minimum Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience with AI model development analysis tools, techniques, and parameters affecting model performance.
  • Two (2) or more years of Generative AI model development experience.
  • Experience defining and creating benchmarks to assess Generative AI model performance.
  • Experience applying quantitative analysis to solve business problems.
  • Experience working on multi-team, cross-disciplinary projects.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
  • Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
  • Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $5,000

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