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Ideation Engineer presso ICF

ICF · Reston, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid

$107,469.00  -  $182,697.00

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Location: Remote/Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Our small but mighty team moves fast, thinks creatively, and believes in shipping products that users love. We're looking for a dynamic sales engineer to join our team and serve as the technical bridge between our innovative platform and potential clients. You'll demonstrate our ability to rapidly iterate and build custom solutions on top of our internal platform while working directly with prospects to showcase the art of the possible.

What You'll Do

  • Lead technical demonstrations with potential clients, showcasing our platform's capabilities through live prototyping and custom solution development

  • Rapidly prototype client-specific solutions during sales calls and follow-up sessions, turning ideas into working demos within hours or days

  • Collaborate closely with the CTO to understand technical roadmap and translate complex capabilities into compelling client narratives

  • Partner with the sales team to identify technical requirements and craft solutions that address specific client pain points

  • Design intuitive user experiences for client demonstrations, ensuring prototypes are both functional and visually compelling

  • Iterate quickly based on client feedback during the sales process, adapting prototypes and approaches in real-time

  • Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, making complex platform capabilities accessible and exciting

  • Drive technical discovery with prospects to uncover integration requirements and solution architecture needs

What We're Looking For:

Technical Experience:

  • 2 or more years of web development experience with a focus on rapid prototyping and client-facing development

  • 1+ years of proficiency in modern web technologies, including TypeScript, Python

  • 6mos+ experience integrating AI/ML APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) with demonstrated ability to quickly implement and iterate

  • 6 mos+ of both frontend frameworks and backend architecture patterns

  • 6 mos+ experience with cloud platforms and modern development workflows

Design & User Experience:

  • Strong UI/UX design skills with the ability to create polished, intuitive interfaces quickly

  • Experience with design tools and frameworks that enable rapid visual prototyping

  • Eye for detail and user experience principles that translate into compelling demonstrations

  • Ability to balance functionality with aesthetic appeal under tight timelines

Communication & Client Interaction:

  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences

  • Experience in client-facing roles or technical sales environments

  • Comfort presenting live demonstrations and handling technical questions on the spot

  • Strong ideation and problem-solving abilities that shine during client interactions

Rapid Prototyping & Iteration:

  • Proven track record of rapid prototyping and iterative development

  • Ability to quickly assess technical feasibility and provide realistic timelines

  • Experience turning business requirements into working prototypes within compressed timeframes

  • Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving sales environments

Mindset:

  • Thrives in client-facing, high-stakes demonstration environments

  • Enjoys the challenge of rapid iteration and creative problem-solving

  • Values both technical excellence and business impact

  • Passionate about showcasing technology's potential to solve real problems

  • Natural curiosity about client needs and market opportunities

What you must have:

  • 2+ years of web development experience, with a primary focus on rapid prototyping and client-facing development

  • 6 mos+ of experience with a track record of successful rapid prototyping and iterative development.

  • 6mos+ of experience with UI/UX design skills, evidenced by a minimum of 6 mos+ of experience creating polished and intuitive interfaces swiftly

  • 6mos+ experience in integrating AI/ML APIs (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar), with a proven ability to quickly implement and iterate.

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed—ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe.

While you’ll love working here

  • Comprehensive health benefits

  • Generous vacation and retirement plans

  • Employee support programs

  • Participation in charity initiatives

  • Flexible remote and hybrid work options (wherever possible)

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$107,469.00 - $182,697.00

Reston, VA (VA30)
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