This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead AI/ML Engineer based in the United States. This is a senior technical leadership opportunity focused on designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions for high-impact federal initiatives.You will evaluate emerging technologies, turn promising concepts into production-ready applications, and help accelerate enterprise AI adoption.The role combines hands-on engineering with technical strategy, cloud architecture, experimentation, and client engagement.You will work extensively in AWS environments while applying modern ML frameworks, platforms, and MLOps practices.The position also offers the opportunity to mentor engineering talent and influence technical standards across multidisciplinary teams.You will regularly translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for engineering leaders, executives, and federal clients.This role is well suited to an experienced AI/ML leader who enjoys innovation, mission-driven work, and solving complex problems at scale.