Talent Source AI Opportunity

AI Engineer - U.S. Treasury Technical Workforce Program

Join the U.S. Treasury Technical Workforce Program as an AI Engineer to build AI-native software and product solutions that improve public services and modernize government systems. This program develops cross-disciplinary skills in AI engineering, product thinking, and modern DevSecOps practices through hands-on mission work.

PlacementAI Engineer
CompensationRole-specific compensation

Full Summary

AI Engineer - U.S. Treasury Technical Workforce Program

The U.S. Treasury Technical Workforce Program seeks AI Engineers who want to apply AI-native software engineering to real government problems. Participants work on systems that directly affect millions of Americans, contributing to projects that improve public services, strengthen cybersecurity, and modernize critical Treasury systems. Work is mission-driven and emphasizes measurable impact.

This opportunity is intentionally cross-disciplinary. You will learn and practice product management, human-centered design, design thinking, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, and agile delivery alongside AI-assisted development and modern software architecture. The program emphasizes learning-by-doing: participants work through realistic product development challenges including understanding customer needs, defining requirements, building AI-enabled applications, testing, and deploying production-quality software.

The selection and development process is competency-based and multi-dimensional. Candidates are evaluated for demonstrated capability, technical aptitude, learning agility, and problem-solving — not just resumes. The evaluation includes AI-powered pre-screening, technical and behavioral interviews, GitHub and portfolio review, code-quality assessment, and collaboration/communication evaluation. Advancement in the program is based on demonstrated proficiency rather than fixed classroom time.

Graduates join an exclusive talent community and gain practical experience that prepares them for senior engineering, product, and technology leadership roles across government and industry. The program offers hands-on, mission-focused work, a broad technology skill set, and ongoing professional connections and mentoring as part of a longer-term career pathway in AI-native government technology.

Must Haves

Demonstrated experience or aptitude in software engineering with an interest in AI-enabled development
Ability to demonstrate problem-solving, technical aptitude, and learning agility (evaluated through portfolio, code samples, or assessments)
A public portfolio or GitHub repository for review (portfolio/GitHub evaluation is part of the process)
Willingness to work on U.S. Department of the Treasury projects and contribute to government mission outcomes
Ability to participate in a multi-stage evaluation (AI-powered pre-screening, technical and behavioral interviews, code quality and problem-solving assessments)
Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-disciplinary product teams
Commitment to hands-on, product-focused learning and to building production-quality software

Nice to Haves

Experience with cloud engineering or modern software architecture
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and deploying production software
Background in product management, human-centered design, or design thinking
Experience with agile product delivery and cross-functional team workflows
Prior experience using AI-assisted development workflows or building AI-enabled applications
Experience producing technical communication or documentation for stakeholders

AI-native Software Engineering

Build and ship AI-enabled applications and adopt AI-assisted development patterns that improve product delivery and system capabilities.

Product & Human-Centered Design

Use design thinking and user-centered approaches to define requirements, test assumptions, and deliver solutions that meet real customer needs.

Modern DevSecOps & Cloud Practices

Work with cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and agile delivery methods to produce secure, production-quality software.

Why this opportunity

What makes this role worth considering

Join the U.S. Treasury Technical Workforce Program as an AI Engineer to build AI-native software and product solutions that improve public services and modernize government systems. This program develops cross-disciplinary skills in AI engineering, product thinking, and modern DevSecOps practices through hands-on mission work.

Real Mission Impact

Contribute to Treasury projects that affect millions of Americans, focusing on measurable improvements to public services and cybersecurity.

Cross-Disciplinary Skill Development

Gain hands-on experience across product management, design, AI engineering, cloud, and DevSecOps rather than specializing in a single discipline.

Career Acceleration & Network

Graduate with practical AI development experience, join an exclusive talent community, and access mentoring and placement opportunities across government and industry.

How this initial assessment works

Pre-assessment is a quick first pass.

Your application captures the evidence recruiters need to decide whether to move you into the next evaluation and placement step.

Start application
Resume
GitHub or portfolio link
Complete AI-powered pre-screening
Participate in technical and behavioral interviews and code assessments

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Assess

Candidate-facing preliminary screen focused on demonstrated fit for this opportunity.

Placement pipeline

Qualified candidates move into the managed evaluation, training, and placement process.