AI Engineer (Cyber-Defense
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
AI Engineer (Cyber-Defense)
Washington, District of Columbia
Onsite
Direct Hire
$180k - $270k
A startup technology company is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join its team in a fully onsite role in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional software/ML engineering experience, with a background in building and deploying AI/LLM-powered applications and exposure to areas such as agentic AI, multi-agent systems, orchestration, fine-tuning, model evaluation, and autonomous decision-making. Experience with Python, PyTorch, and a modern ML stack is wanted, and prior work with multi-modal systems, air-gapped or classified environments, and building agents that operate in adversarial or contested environments is preferred.
A U.S. security clearance is not required but is a bonus.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience with Python, PyTorch, and ML stack
- Hands-on experience building autonomous agentic AI systems
- Deep familiarity with how frontier models behave
- Rigorous instincts on the data side
- Knowledge of running models on constrained hardware
The Offer
- Competitive Salary + Equity
- Full-Health Benefits
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Specialization:
Data and AI Security
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