US Government Launches 'Tech Force' Program to Hire 1,000 Engineers and AI Experts with Salaries Up to $195K
Summary
US government launches 'Tech Force' program to recruit 1,000 engineers and AI experts with salaries up to $195,000, deploying them across federal agencies to work on defense AI systems, IRS platforms, and intelligence improvements while competing with private sector for top talent.
Key Points
- The US government launches the 'US Tech Force' program to hire 1,000 early career software engineers, data scientists, project managers and AI experts for a two-year placement across federal agencies
- The initiative aims to address the technical talent gap in government while competing with private tech companies, offering salaries ranging from $130,000 to $195,000
- Tech Force members will work on projects including AI integration in defense weapons, building the Trump Accounts platform at the IRS, and improving intelligence systems at the State Department