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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. AI Engineer I (6811) - **Company:** MetroStar Systems - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9121021/sr-ai-engineer-i-6811 ## About the Role * 5+ years overall experience building AI, ML, or data science applications * 2+ years of experience in AI system design * Strong grasp of model context protocol (MCP) to standardize how models interact with APIs and external data sources, including legacy code bases. * Strong proficiency in Java for implementing machine learning algorithms, data processing pipelines, or integrating AI components into production systems. * Excellent proficiency in Python, API development, and secure system design. * An active Secret Security clearance * Department of War Databricks SALARY RANGE: $132,000 - $175,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: * The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience * The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs * Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation * This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include ## Description As Sr. AI Engineer I, you'll design secure, scalable, cloud-enabled architectures that modernize legacy Marine Corps systems and enable AI-assisted code conversion. This role partners closely with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into achievable technical solutions, select appropriate frameworks and platforms, and guide implementation across AI/ML, data, cloud, DevSecOps, and legacy modernization efforts., * Serve as a technical advisor to customers and internal teams, explaining architecture decisions, tradeoffs, risks, and implementation options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Recommend cloud, data, AI/ML, and DevSecOps patterns that align with government security and operational requirements. * Identify technical risks, dependencies, and constraints, and develop practical mitigation strategies. * Build and update hybrid deterministic-agentic AI pipelines using frameworks like LangChain and LlamaIndex to orchestrate modular, multi-step workflows. * Fine-tune large language models for instruction-following, code synthesis, and domain-specific adaptation. * Integrate code-as-data paradigms (ASTs, control/data flow graphs) to improve model explainability and trust. * Create scalable, secure, and efficient AI architectures, selecting appropriate frameworks, algorithms, and cloud platform ## Related Videos - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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