> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1316702-ai-engineer-ii](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1316702-ai-engineer-ii). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Engineer II - **Company:** MCCARTHY & COMPANY, P.C. - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Data Management, Dataiku, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/280898/ai-engineer-ii-missouri-mo-st-louis ## About the Role * 35 years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, machine learning, data engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).\n * Experience building and deploying AI-enabled applications or machine learning solutions in production environments.\n * Strong programming skills in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices.\n * Data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and API-based integrations\n * SQL and relational data modeling\n * Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP\n * Containerized and serverless application deployment patterns\n * Building solutions on enterprise AI and data platforms such as Palantir Foundry, Azure AI, AWS, GCP, or Dataiku.\n * Generative AI platforms and frameworks such as OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or similar technologies.\n * Prompt engineering, evaluation methodologies, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.\n * Experience with Palantir Foundry is strongly preferred, including familiarity with:\n, * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work through ambiguity and deliver practical solutions.\n * Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n * Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and software engineering practices.\n * Strong attention to quality, maintainability, and user experience.\n * Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively in a business environment.\n * High degree of accountability, ownership, and commitment to delivering results.\n ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Insights from building the Canva Developers Platform to empower 185 million designers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/942-insights-from-building-the-canva-developers-platform-to-empower-185-million-designers) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)