Principal AI Software Engineer

Technology Transformation Service San Francisco, California $ 163,023 – $ 197,200

Full-time Closes 31 Dec 2026 · 76 days left

San Francisco, California $ 163,023 – $ 197,200 Full-time Closes 31 Dec 2026

What the job is
This job is for a Principal AI Software Engineer at the Technology Transformation Service. It is located in San Francisco, California. You will help federal agencies use AI safely and responsibly.
What you will do
You will create technical plans and big system designs for AI. You will work with hardware, software, and cloud platforms. You will lead projects that bring AI into different government systems. You will make sure the AI works well on old and new computers. You will write rules and guides for how the agency uses IT.
What you need
You must be able to design secure AI systems. You need good knowledge of cloud, software, and computer hardware. You should know federal rules about IT. You must pass a background check and get a security clearance. You must pass a drug test. If you have been a political appointee in the last 5 years you must tell HR.
What you will get
You will get a salary between $163,023 and $197,200 per year. The job is full time. You will work on important projects for the U.S. government. You will get benefits and opportunities to grow. The position may need you to work outside normal hours sometimes.