[Remote] Senior AI Applications Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. They are seeking a Senior AI Applications Engineer to support a federal program focused on next-generation autonomous AI capabilities, responsible for building agentic AI workflows and orchestration systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build core agentic workflows, including multi-step reasoning, planning, memory, and tool-use across single and multi-agent systemsImplement communication patterns for agent collaboration and task handoffBuild and maintain tool-calling layers, including definitions, schemas, error handling, and result formattingOwn integration with MCP clients for tool discovery and invocationDevelop multi-agent workflows that are reliable, observable, and debuggable in productionManage LLM orchestration, including prompt construction, context management, model selection, and response parsingBuild retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) features such as query formulation, result ranking, and citation groundingDevelop prompt engineering patterns and system prompts for quality and consistency across multiple LLM providersManage context window budgets, including truncation, summarization, and pagination logicBuild evaluation pipelines for LLM quality, grounding, safety, and regression testingOptimize token economics for cost-efficient prompt and pipeline designTranslate product requirements into technical designs and ship features end-to-endPrototype new AI features, run experiments, and iterate based on user dataCollaborate with product, UX, applied science, and operations teamsEnsure observability and reliability through tracing, logging, metrics, and application-level SLOsBuild fallback and guardrail logic for AI servicesWrite production-quality, tested, reviewed, and well-documented codeCommunicate technical decisions clearly and participate in design reviewsMentor and unblock team members, ensuring security and compliance in all workSkills7+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production systemsProven experience in high-velocity environments shipping complex products end-to-endStrong proficiency in Python and at least one other backend languageExperience with cloud-native systems and containerizationExperience developing and operating systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, APIs, and software design patternsExperience with production LLM applications and multi-agent AI systemsExperience with multi-agent or agentic AI systemsCloud-native distributed systems experienceShipping AI products in production environmentsBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers4401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting appliesCompany-paid Life and AD&D insurance with voluntary optionsShort-term and long-term disability optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resourcesTelehealth and virtual care optionsPet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection optionsPaid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid federal holidayAccess to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefitsCompany OverviewBlu Omega offers IT services and Clinical Research management consulting, focusing on technology solutions for federal sectors. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://bluomega.com.