Senior AI/ML Engineer

Company: CGI
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

U.S. - Finding purpose at CGI By playing this video you consent to Google/YouTube processing your data and using cookies – Learn more . Position Description: CGI has an immediate need for a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies. We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to design, build, and deploy end-to-end machine learning and Generative AI solutions in a cloud-native AWS environment. This role will focus on developing scalable AI systems, operationalizing advanced models, and building production-ready microservices that power intelligent applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full lifecycle of AI/ML development—from experimentation and model training to deployment, monitoring, and optimization. You will play a key role in architecting Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, implementing MLOps best practices, and delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that drive real business value. This is a hands-on technical role suited for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building reliable systems, and working at the intersection of AI innovation and cloud engineering.? Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 5 years of proficiency in Python for AI/ML development and backend engineering . Experience designing and deploying end-to-end machine learning pipelines . 2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) . Practical experience building and operationalizing RAG pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases . Expertise in AWS cloud services, including: Lambda ECS/Fargate S3 API Gateway DynamoDB RDS/Aurora SageMaker Bedrock . Experience developing microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask . Familiarity with building scalable data pipelines and real-time inference systems . Strong understanding of MLOps principles, including: Model versioning Containerized training and inference Automated retraining Monitoring and performance optimization . Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline) . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) . Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API design . Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.??? Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $108,300.00 - $137,100.00. CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs Skills: Analytical Thinking C SQL Service Cloud What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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