Lead AI Engineer

Title: Lead AI Engineer
Location: Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA (Hybrid)

Only Local candidates who are in DC/VA/MD who can take Assessment before Submission and also required for F2F interview

*Overview
AI Engineer (Technical Lead) Role Summary*
Senior-level AI Engineer (not an AI Researcher)
Hands-on technical lead responsible for building and enhancing AI-driven systems
Focus is on applied AI-not developing foundational LLMs from scratch
Must be able to write production-level code

Core Responsibilities
Lead and mentor an existing team of strong engineers
Help elevate team capabilities through guidance, code reviews, and best practices
Contribute directly to system design and development
Support the buildout of internal AI tools for regulatory use cases
Work across multiple concurrent AI initiatives

Domain & Project Context
Team supports advertising regulation workflows
Focus on reviewing broker-dealer communications (e.g., Fidelity, Vanguard)
AI tool will assist analysts in evaluating compliance with FINRA Rule 2210
System will analyze communications to ensure they meet regulatory standards

Required Experience
Strong background in applied AI/ML engineering
Prior experience in financial services or compliance/regulatory environments strongly preferred
Proven track record across multiple projects (depth of experience required-no short-term/project-only exposure)
Ability to operate at a technical lead level (not a learner/on-the-job ramp)

Team & Environment
Established team of capable engineers in place
Role is focused on augmentation and leadership, not building from scratch
Highly collaborative, mentorship-driven environment

Interview Process
Initial screen with hiring manager (30 45 minutes)
Follow-up interviews:
Architect
Senior Director