AI Data Pipeline Engineer

Overview

Kavaliro is seeking an AI Data Pipeline Engineer to design and optimize secure, scalable pipelines that move structured and unstructured data into AI processing services and vector databases. This position requires strong expertise in data engineering, AI integration, and performance optimization to support rapid AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, Kafka, NiFi, or Airflow.
• Integrate pipelines with AI / LLM models via RESTful APIs.
• Ensure data quality, caching, and high-speed processing (50–2000 tokens / sec).
• Work with system administrators to maintain compliance with security requirements.
• Document workflows and support evaluation of AI outputs.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement : Must hold an active TS / SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI Polygraph. Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

Location : This role is based in Reston, VA or Bolling AFB, DC, with 50% onsite and 50% telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Kavaliro will take reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment. If reasonable accommodation is required, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements : Hybrid

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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