Senior AI Engineer
Avathon Government
| Company | Avathon Government |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Austin |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Avathon Government , a wholly owned subsidiary of Avathon, is a U.S. company based in Austin, TX. Avathon Government harnesses proven AI technology to bolster military readiness, improve decision advantage, and optimize defense operations. At Avathon Government, we partner with the armed forces to improve operational readiness through practical, AI-enabled solutions. Our programs focus on upskilling maintainers, enhancing supply chain visibility, and strengthening logistics and distribution efficiency using predictive intelligence powered by advanced machine learning models.
We modernize the defense industrial base by maximizing capital equipment uptime, forecasting engine and component failures, and improving supplier quality control through technologies such as deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and computer vision. Our mission is ensuring warfighter readiness across a diverse set of missions. Are you ready to build the future of AI for national defense? Join our mission today! About the Role
Avathon is looking for an experienced and innovative AI Engineer to join our team to help create the next generation of artificial intelligence solutions that will help our customers make well-informed decisions and support critical missions. At Avathon, you will immerse yourself in cutting-edge research and work with the latest technologies to deliver value in the Industrial IoT and Defense spaces.
Responsibilities:
Develop and own the software layer responsible for delivering cutting edge AI products and solutions to defense and commercial customers
Support delivery and maintenance of production level software through containers and orchestration tooling
Work closely with data science, machine learning engineers, and devsecops to bring new AI/ML features into secure and reliable software products
Operate in self-hosted, secure environments, handling sensitive information
Function well in a highly autonomous environment and be comfortable bringing forward recommendations and technical solutions to the broader team
Required Qualifications:
US Citizenship Required
Fluency in at least one programming language, python preferred (we use C# and typescript as well)
Experience with multiple data storage technologies, including relational, document, and graph databases
Experience in AI Agent orchestration, tooling, and ecosystems
Experience supporting or delivering software in a production environment
Experience with Git best practices (we use GitLab)
Experience creating and maintaining quality unit tests
Experience with agile methodology and workflow
Clear understanding of the benefits and tradeoffs of code generation tools and agents
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years' experience supporting AL/ML software solutions
5+ years’ experience creating and supporting production level software
Experience in small teams or startup environments with flexible responsibly
Experience supporting multiple projects or technical solutions at the same time
Comfortable operating in a self-hosted cloud environment (we use Azure)
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Avathon Government is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Avathon Government prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against emp
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