70 applied ml engineer jobs at 46 companies in Washington, DC

PromotedHiringCafe
ML Engineer - Inference & Model Deployment
Cupertino, CA, US
$250k-$310k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Turn powerful AI and ML models into fast, reliable production systems. Own inference latency, throughput, model-serving architecture, multi-GPU systems, and production deployment for millions of users.
Python, PyTorch, vLLM, SGLang, TensorRT, LLMs
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Founding Machine Learning / AI Search Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$310k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Build the ML and AI search behind HiringCafe — ranking, recommenders, retrieval, and LLM agents that surface jobs people would never find on their own.
Python, PyTorch, Elasticsearch, LLMs
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Applied Geospatial ML Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$185k-$228k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vantor
Vantor: Providing AI-powered spatial intelligence and high-resolution Earth observation.
5+ YOEUS citizen with TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph; BS in Data Science/Engineering/Math/Physics/CS; 5+ years AI/ML experience across diverse data; 2+ years in low-shot learning and cloud platforms; experience with remote sensing/geospatial data; Linux, CI/CD; strong communication.
Python, numpy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn, gdal, geopandas, shapely, AWS, Azure, SageMaker, Watson Studio
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Applied AI Engineer
Fort Belvoir or Reston
$99k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
3+ YOE3+ years in software engineering, applied AI/ML, or full-stack development; Python; API development; TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree.
Python, FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit, Gradio, React, TypeScript
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Applied AI Engineer
Fort Belvoir or Reston
$99k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years in software engineering, applied AI/ML or full-stack development; Python; API endpoints; AI solutions; TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree.
Python, FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit, Gradio
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Applied Signal Processing and AI/ML Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
3+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 3+ years developing signal processing/AI/ML algorithms for sensor systems, experience with acoustic/RF/radar/EO-IR data, transitioning algorithms to products, and strong Python/C++/MATLAB skills; U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
Python, C++, MATLAB
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AI/ML Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$104k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
3+ YOEBachelor's with 5+ years, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with applied software/AI/ML experience; strong Python; experience with other languages; API/LLM integration; FAA Public Trust readiness; local to Herndon, VA.
Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, APIs, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LLMs, AI frameworks
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AI/ML Engineer, Senior - WFH1659
Reston, Virginia, United States
$150-$200/hr RemoteContract
Global InfoTek
Global InfoTek: Provides cybersecurity and advanced technical solutions for government agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years applied ML experience; BS/MS in EE/CS/Applied Math or equivalent; US citizenship and Public Trust (Secret eligible); strong Python and deep learning skills; experience with edge/CPU-only ML pipelines and noisy sensor data.
Python, Jupyter, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, FlatBuffers, Protocol Buffers, Linux
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Staff Engineer - Applied AI
Bethesda or Palo Alto
$115k-$230k/yr HybridFull Time
GEICO
GEICO: Provides vehicle and property insurance services to consumers.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering or applied ML; 2+ years with Generative AI/LLMs in production; experience improving reliability, scalability, and workflows.
AI frameworks, Knowledge graph, Vector databases, Distributed systems, APIs, Spring AI, LangChain4j, Embabel
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AI/ML Engineer Level 2
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$190k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Markon
Markon: Provides professional services and management consulting for government agencies.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; Master's or PhD in a relevant technical field (or Bachelor's +5 years); 5+ years applied ML experience; experience deploying ML to production; experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Python.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python
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AI/ML Engineer Level 2
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$190k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions: Provides professional program and engineering services to federal agencies.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI w/ Polygraph; Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical field (or Bachelor's + 5 years); 5+ years applied ML experience; production ML deployment experience; PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Python experience.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python
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Manager, Applied Research
Columbia, Maryland, United States
$200k-$270k/yr HybridFull Time
Quidient
Quidient: Develops AI for 3D scene reconstruction and virtualization.
7+ YOE5+ MgmtMaster’s or PhD in CS/EE; 7+ yrs ML engineering or applied research; 5+ yrs people management; production ML expertise; 3D reconstruction/vision; hybrid work in Columbia, MD; not eligible for H-1B; background check/government security requirements.
Machine Learning Frameworks, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA
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AI/ML Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (Mid-level)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI (Poly). Bachelor’s in STEM (or higher) with experience applying AI/ML; proficiency in Python/Java/R and ML frameworks; strong analytical and communication skills.
Python, Java, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, AWS, GCP, Azure, SQL, NoSQL, Git
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Principal Applied AI Engineer, Finance
Menlo Park or Boston or Indianapolis or Durham or Washington or Missouri or Rhode Island or Maine or New York or Florida or North Carolina or Massachusetts or Illinois or Tennessee or Pennsylvania or Mississippi or New Jersey or Maryland or Michigan or Vermont or Minnesota or West Virginia or Louisiana or California or Ohio or Connecticut or South Carolina or Georgia or Delaware or Wisconsin or Virginia or Kentucky or Indiana
$194k-$341k/yr RemoteFull Time
Genesys
Genesys: Provides AI-powered cloud platform for customer and employee experiences.
8+ YOE8+ years building production AI/ML systems with Python, LLMs, MLOps and cloud (preferably AWS); expertise in time-series forecasting, predictive modeling, and agentic/Generative AI; strong software engineering and CI/CD experience.
Python, LLMs, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, APIs, MLOps, RAG, vector databases
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AI/ML Engineer, Senior - WFH1659
Reston, Virginia, United States
$150-$200/hr RemoteContract
Global InfoTek
Global InfoTek: Develops advanced cybersecurity software and systems for defense agencies.
5+ YOEUS citizen with Public Trust clearance; 5+ years ML experience; BS/MS in EE/CS/Applied Math (or equivalent experience); strong Python, deep learning (PyTorch/TensorFlow), Pandas/NumPy, scikit-learn, Linux, and experience with noisy sensor data and edge CPU-only pipelines.
Python, Jupyter, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, FlatBuffers, Protocol Buffers, Linux
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Applied AI Engineer/Architect
Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Los Angeles or Minneapolis or New York City or San Francisco or Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$225k-$304k/yr OnsiteFull Time
West Monroe
West Monroe: Business and technology consultancy specializing in digital transformation.
7+ YOE7+ years in software/data/ML/AI or architecture with hands-on AI engineering; strong Python plus TypeScript/Java/C# experience; experience with LLMs, RAG, agents, MLOps, and hyperscaler AI platforms; ability to work in US without sponsorship.
LLMs, agents, RAG, ChatGPT, Python, TypeScript, Java, C#, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, MLOps, APIs
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AI/ML 2 Engineer With Poly
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$128k-$226k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
5+ YOETS/SCI w/Poly required; 5+ years applied ML experience; Master’s or PhD in relevant field (or +5 years experience); proficiency with PyTorch/TensorFlow, Python/Java/C++, Hadoop, AWS tools; strong communication and problem-solving.
Python, Java, C++, Hadoop, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, AWS SageMaker, AWS Lambda, AWS EC2, AWS S3, JavaScript
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Machine Learning Engineer (Applied ML/MIssion Systems) - R133
Herndon, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Expedition Technology
Expedition Technology: Delivering advanced machine learning and signal processing for defense.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in ML/data engineering/backend, strong Python, ML production experience, familiarity with PyTorch/TensorFlow, NumPy/Pandas, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and Git.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Git, CI/CD, SDLC
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Senior Software Engineer Applied AI
Annapolis or United States
RemoteFull Time
AMC Health
AMC Health: Provides remote patient monitoring and virtual care technology.
7+ YOE7+ years building production backend systems, strong Python skills, cloud distributed systems (AWS), hands-on LLM/generative AI experience, ML lifecycle proficiency, and disciplined data handling in regulated environments.
Python, AWS, LLMs
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Senior Software Engineer - Applied AI
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$107k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Manufactures advanced electronic systems for defense and military applications.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,5+ years software development,strong Python and Linux experience,AI/ML application experience,backend and service integration skills,US citizenship and ability to obtain DOD security clearance.
Python, Rust, TypeScript, Linux, LLMs, Ollama, LangChain, LlamaIndex, FastAPI, Flask, Docker, CI/CD
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Software Engineer - Applied AI/ML - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$125k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Parsons
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Provides engineering and technology services for infrastructure and defense.
10+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph required; BSc (or equivalent) with 10+ years experience; strong Python, ML/LLM knowledge, prompt engineering, cloud (Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services), SQL, CI/CD and configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
Python, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, SQL
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Applied AI Tech Lead - ACG / AEA
Springfield, Virginia, United States
$160k-$170k/yr RemoteContract
Connected Logistics
Connected Logistics: Provides IT and logistics services for government defense agencies.
10+ YOE10+ years in AI/ML engineering or distributed systems, Master's in CS/Engineering/Math required, active Public Trust clearance and recent CAC, strong Python and production ML experience, RAG/vector DBs, cloud (AWS/Azure), CI/CD and governance experience.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenAI, HF, Pinecone, OpenSearch, FAISS, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Azure, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Salesforce, Git