Lead AI Engineer

Description

Think of TEKsystems Global Services (TGS) as the growth solution for enterprises today. We unleash growth through technology, strategy, design, execution and operations with a customer-first mindset for bold business leaders. We deliver cloud, data and customer experience solutions. Our partnerships with leading cloud, design and business intelligence platforms fuel our expertise. We value deep relationships, dedication to serving others and inclusion. We drive positive outcomes for our people and our business, and we stay true to our commitments and act in harmony with our words. We exist to create significant opportunity for people to achieve fulfillment through career success.

Ready to join us? Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires:

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead AI Engineer with expert-level proficiency in Python and machine learning to guide our AI initiatives and mentor a talented engineering team. As a technical leader, you will architect and oversee the development of innovative AI solutions, ensuring best practices and high standards across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Architect, design, and lead the development of advanced machine learning models and AI systems using Python.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles: from data collection and preprocessing, through model development, to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to define AI strategy and translate business objectives into technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce best practices for coding, model validation, versioning, and reproducibility.
• Review code, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in AI/ML, and drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
• Present technical concepts and project progress to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role.
• Expert-level Python programming skills and deep familiarity with ML libraries (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, LangChain, PyTorch, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying production-grade machine learning systems.
• Strong understanding of data engineering, feature engineering, and big data tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and MLOps practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have
• Experience with NLP, computer vision, or generative AI models.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for ML projects.
• Knowledge of Agentic frameworks, and some experience building agents from scratch for enterprise use cases.
• Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or published research.

Why Join TEKsystems?
• Work with a passionate team making a real impact in multiple industries, whether it be retail, banking, government, pharma, energy or agriculture.
• Grow your skills through ongoing training and development.
• Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment.
• Be part of the TEKsystems Global Services success story-there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
• Opportunity to collaborate with Google Experts for projects and ideation.
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Python

Top Skills Details

Python

Additional Skills & Qualifications

See Above

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $133100.00 - $199700.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected
classification.
Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc.
Our full-time, internal employment benefits include the following:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.