Deep practical experience with a wide range of open-source AI frameworks, libraries, and tools. Strong background in software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices. Proficiency in Python. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative solutions. Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. Deep technical expertise in at least one core area and sound understanding of several other areas: Numerical Computing, Distributed & High-Performance Computing, Infrastructure/Cloud, Data Science/Machine Learning, MLOps, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs etc. Experience working with US federal government customers. Willingness and ability to maintain a personnel security clearance is required.