AI Engineer will design and deliver AI based solutions for a web based workflow application for the Federal Government. You will learn customer business workflows, refine business use cases that can leverage AI enablement and build cutting-edge AI solutions that directly result in productivity increase, enhanced user experience and cost savings.
You will work with cross-functional teams to develop AI-enabled features, build Proof of Concept (POC) for agentic solutions and translate it into Production Ready systems. You will utilize latest AI tools to develop AI chatbots, Agentic workflows, intelligent dashboards and application assistants.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the client level.
1+ years of experience with software implementation across all aspects of the SDLC
1+ years hands-on experience developing generative AI / LLM-powered applications
Expert-level proficiency in Python; strong JavaScript proficiency
Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock)
Experience with prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, system prompts)
Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, Agno, CrewAI, or similar
Experience with RAG architectures, agentic patterns, and vector databases
Strong understanding of ML fundamentals (supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation, feature engineering, NLP)
Experience with data analysis and ML libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, or equivalent)
Experience with containerization (Docker) and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proficiency with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
Experience with vector databases (OpenSearch, pgvector) and embedding models
Experience with AWS GovCloud, AWS Bedrock, or Azure OpenAI Service
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Design and develop AI-enabled features for web-based workflow applications using LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI patterns
Build RAG pipelines using application data, policy documents, user manuals, help cards and business process publications.
Implement agentic workflows using orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, Agno, Haystack, CrewAI) for AI based application assistants.
Implement prompt engineering strategies and integrate AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Bedrock).
Architect full-stack AI features with reliable API integrations, error handling, and graceful degradation.
Establish LLM observability (cost, latency, quality) and responsible AI guardrails (hallucination detection, output validation, CUI safeguards).
Maintain full-stack applications (including Web Application development using modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, NodeJS, Python and Java)
Address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows.
Document technical implementations and stay current with AI and ML developments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field and A minimum of one to two (1-2) years of academic or professional experience in coding and debugging object-oriented applications. Masters degree preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
EOE including Disability/Vet
The estimated pay range for this role is $60K to $82K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
Legal-Aid Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - (11) Federal Holidays
Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with over a dozen subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in multiple lines of business. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations. As the tribe continues to expand the number of economic opportunities, it is providing a positive impact for both Oklahoma and Chickasaw citizens.
CNI offers the prospect of working for a family of companies that blends the traditional values of integrity, honesty and hard work with potential career experiences in some of the most technically-advanced career settings available.
Providing work opportunities with desirable federal customers like the DOD, DOE, DOT, DOJ, and DHS motivates many of our employees and contributes to our outstanding employee retention rates. With several large, diverse contracts on-going, CNI provides opportunities in many areas of expertise. CNI prides itself on providing innovative solutions that lead the way in setting new industry standards.
CNI employs the best and brightest. We have worked hard to build an environment that provides employees with excellent benefits, career advancement and performance recognition programs. With locations across the United States, CNI offers the opportunity to match your area of expertise with the place that best suits your needs and interests. See what CNI has to offer you. You will be glad you did!
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protects status.