Senior ML Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete delivery process for agentic, full-stack systems, from initial prototype development to stable production, working alongside defense and intelligence clients.

• Develop and implement machine learning services utilizing LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and agent orchestration within production settings, including classified and air-gapped environments.

• Collaborate directly with clients to define challenges, plan delivery timelines, and deploy innovative AI applications under real-world constraints.

• Systematize repeatable patterns into reusable tools and foundational components that enable the team to expedite delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in the defense or intelligence sectors is essential.

• Daily and intuitive use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) is expected.

• Experience in prompt engineering through intricate architecture and debugging sessions, utilizing LLMs throughout the entire development lifecycle.

• Proficient in modern agent frameworks and SDKs (LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, Claude Agent SDK, AutoGen, or similar).

• Familiarity with MCP or analogous LLM integration frameworks.

• A realistic understanding of AI limitations, knowing when to trust AI-generated outputs and when to seek verification.

• Skilled in infrastructure management (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).

• Strong knowledge in encryption, authentication, Linux systems administration, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).

• Experience in launching agentic services and AI applications that provide operational value at customer locations.

• Background as a forward-deployed engineer or in a tech-led delivery role, working closely with mission clients, assessing challenges, planning delivery, and deploying innovative agentic applications under stringent constraints.

• Experience with federated or privacy-preserving data architectures (such as differential privacy and secure enclaves).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums for a platinum-level plan.

• 401K plan with a 2% company match.

• Monthly reimbursement program for Physical and Mental Health expenses up to $500.

• Unlimited time-off policy.

• Competitive salary alongside equity compensation.

• Chance to engage in significant projects within the national security arena.

• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership within a dynamic and innovative setting.