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AI/ML Platform Engineer

Surge IT
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
  • /No C2C option/

We are seeking a hands-on Senior AI/ML Platform Engineer with 10 years of IT experience and a strong track record of building, deploying, and operationalizing AI/ML systems. The ideal candidate is a doer who excels in implementing scalable, production-grade AI/ML solutions across cloud environments.

Core Requirements

  • 10 years of IT/engineering experience
  • 3 years of handson AI/ML development experience
  • 4 years working directly with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, IoT Core, API Gateway, Fargate/ECS)
  • Proven experience deploying ML systems into production environments
  • Strong coding skills and ability to build systems endtoend

Key Skills

  • Deep Learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
  • LLMs, prompt engineering, NLP pipelines
  • Python and Java as primary languages; strong engineering fundamentals
  • FastAPI and microservices for ML inference
  • InfrastructureasCode (Terraform)
  • Kubernetes and Docker for scalable ML workloads
  • Distributed/cloud systems design with AWS
  • Edgetocloud system integration experience
  • Handson build experience (not just design/architecture)

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy productiongrade ML/AI pipelines and services
  • Develop LLMpowered and NLPdriven applications
  • Write, optimize, and maintain highquality Pythonbased ML code
  • Implement scalable infrastructure using Terraform, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Build FastAPIbased inference services and cloud APIs
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams to deliver highimpact systems
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and own systems endtoend as a handson engineer

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices
  • Strong understanding of ML model lifecycle, deployment patterns, and operational monitoring

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