Data & AI Lead Engineer - (Databricks Professional) 90407740 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data & AI Lead Engineer serves as a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the delivery of enterprise data and AI solutions that power Amtrak’s digital transformation. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring that data systems and AI capabilities are built to be scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with governance standards. Leads operate across multiple product or platform teams, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineers, and managing the execution of complex initiatives. They balance delivery and innovation driving improvements in platform efficiency, engineering maturity, and the overall quality of Amtrak’s data and AI ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be accepted.
6–8 years of experience in data engineering, AI systems development, or related technical roles with increasing leadership responsibility.
Advanced proficiency in SQL, programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java), and Databricks.
Proven experience leading the delivery of complex data pipelines, integrations, or AI solutions.
Strong understanding of data quality, observability, and performance optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical challenges while remaining hands-on in design and coding.
Experience working within agile product teams, coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a leadership capacity within a scaled agile environment or data platform modernization initiative.
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and security standards.
Exposure to MLOps, cloud data platforms, and automation tools that accelerate delivery.
Prior mentorship or technical leadership of multi-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale data and AI solutions from concept through production.
Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, pipeline development, model deployment, and integration patterns.
Plan and coordinate engineering deliverables, ensuring adherence to technical standards, governance, and security policies.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
Partner with architects, product owners, and governance leads to align solutions with Amtrak’s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.