> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1964639-senior-software-engineer-developer-ai-hud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1964639-senior-software-engineer-developer-ai-hud). 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). --- # Senior Software Engineer/Developer AI (HUD) - **Company:** Kelly Services Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Technology Consulting, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Model Validation, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm1080 ## About the Role A federal technology consulting company is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer/Developer - AI to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 12-15+ years of software engineering experience and 8+ years of applied AI/ML experience, with a background in architecting and delivering large-scale AI systems and exposure to areas such as large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI, orchestration frameworks, MLOps, distributed training, and enterprise AI modernization. Experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and full-stack application development is wanted, and prior work with federal environments, AI governance, cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, microservices, and managed AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and Google Vertex AI is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required, and an active Public Trust, Secret, or higher clearance is a bonus. Required Skills & Experience + 10+ years of data science, ML, or AI experience + Expert-level Python skills + Machine learning, deep learning, and LLM experience + RAG, vector databases, and generative AI tools + MLOps and production model deployment + Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) + Enterprise-scale AI and analytics delivery + Statistics, experimentation, and model evaluation + Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field + A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. ## Related Videos - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [Serverless deployment of (large) NLP models ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/158-serverless-deployment-of-large-nlp-models) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [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) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)