Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy generative AI systems tailored to meet customer missions.
- Develop end-to-end AI solutions, including problem definition, data preparations, model development, performance evaluation, and deployment.
- Continuously optimize the performance of models and systems through iterative improvements.
- Collaborate with Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Architects, Product Designers, and Data Scientists to translate customer needs into scalable, mission-ready AI solutions.
- Conduct research and create prototypes to explore emerging AI technologies and innovative applications.
- Demonstrate excellence in Data Science and AI engineering, mentor juniors, and foster innovation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in building and deploying AI/ML models.
- 1+ year of experience developing products or functional prototypes using LLMs and RAG technologies.
- Expertise in generative AI frameworks such as GAN, GPT, and LangChain.
- Advanced knowledge of prompt engineering techniques for generative models.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create design documents, technical reports, and presentations for varied audiences.
- Top Secret Clearance Required
Preferred Experience:
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related discipline.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for ML workloads.
- Familiarity with tools and practices for data engineering and data management.
- Experience in short-release cycles and the full software lifecycle.
- Experience with Agile development methodology (Scrum).
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What We Do
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hatch I.T. is a specialized technology consulting firm connecting software, product, and data engineers with tech startups in emerging tech markets. We offer customized models that transform the way early-stage and high-growth startups scale. Our flagship programs include:
- Scale – technical consulting and recruiting services for high-growth startups
- Stride – technical strategy and consulting for early-stage startups
- hatchpad – an online community platform connecting startup technologists to network, learn, and advance in their careers
In true startup fashion, our roots can be traced to a garage in Leesburg, VA in 2013. While working with local startups, our Founder & CEO, Tim Winkler, realized that traditional staffing models didn’t align with the growth needs of startups. Working with those firms felt transactional and the costs were way outside a startup's budget. There was a need for a solution that was relational, community driven, and flexibly priced. With this in mind, hatch I.T. was formed, along with customized models that transform the way early-stage and high-growth startups scale.
Fast forward 8 years and 15 employees later, hatch has developed a platform that provides a roadmap to guide startups from MVP through all stages of growth. After proving this model with dozens of startups across DC, Maryland, & Virginia, we realized it was needed in all emerging startup markets.
If you’re a startup looking to grow your startup team, or an engineer looking for a career at an innovative tech company, connect with hatch I.T. today.
