AI Solutions Architect

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space. 

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable AI Solutions Architect to help design and deliver innovative, production-ready AI/ML solutions that solve real-world problems for federal partners. This person will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and stakeholder teams to uncover challenges, shape technical strategies, and implement scalable, secure AI systems. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in machine learning and software development, communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences, and thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll define Oddball’s AI technical vision, support growth and sales efforts, and guide small teams through agile experimentation and delivery cycles.

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of experience in software development, data science, or applied machine learning
• Ability to analyze complex systems, identify problem areas, and design AI-powered solutions that align with user needs and agency missions
• Strong knowledge of LLM architectures (e.g., BERT, RAG, GPT) and ability to explain them to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with cloud-native AI stacks on AWS, Azure, or GCP and comfort designing scalable, secure ML workflows
• Hands-on experience with tools like Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or similar ML frameworks
• Practical understanding of vector search, embeddings, knowledge graphs, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
• Proficiency using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to rapidly iterate and ship prototypes
• Ability to lead and mentor a small team of engineers to deliver quick-turn solutions and PoCs
• Clear, confident communication and presentation skills — including live solution demos with federal stakeholders
• Experience working across product, design, and business teams to shape AI-powered features and services
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Bonus if you have:

• Understanding of responsible AI principles, including fairness, explainability, and secure handling of PII/PHI
• Experience with AWS services like Bedrock, Comprehend, Lex, or Azure equivalents
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in federal health, veterans’ services, or modernization initiatives
• Past involvement in business development, innovation labs, or early-stage solution architecture

Location: Candidates located in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) are strongly preferred due to occasional in-person collaboration opportunities.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically 
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience is a plus. 

Benefits:

• Fully remote
• Annual stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected] 

The contractor 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 the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $140,000 – $200,000