Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Job overview

The Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Engineer role is remote in the United States; hybrid-remote work in Reston, VA is preferred. The stated annual salary range is $135,000 to $155,000. The role supports Matrix, the digital platforms team within Project 137, which develops applied research and proprietary technology for company mission needs. The engineer takes AI and machine learning solutions from research and prototyping through evaluation and production deployment. The role integrates models and AI capabilities into enterprise applications and data workflows, with attention to reliability, security, and communicating solution value and limitations.

What you'll do

• Design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models, including computer vision models.
• Develop applications using commercial and open-weight large language models and build retrieval-augmented generation pipelines and agentic workflows.
• Implement AI guardrails for input validation, personally identifiable information, data classification, and safe failure.
• Integrate AI capabilities into production applications and APIs using modular architectures, containers, testing, and CI/CD.
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines, maintain data quality and lineage, integrate with Azure services and enterprise authentication, and contribute to architecture, planning, code reviews, and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

remote us

hybrid-remote reston va preferred

$135,000–$155,000/year

quantum sky

project 137

matrix

python

generative ai

rag pipelines

agentic ai

azure openai

ci/cd

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• referral bonuses
• professional development reimbursement
• and parental leave.

Why this role

Combines applied AI/ML, generative AI, agentic workflows, data engineering, and application integration for mission-focused digital platforms.

About the employer

Quantum Sky is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.