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Principal Gen AI Scientist

eSolutionsFirst, LLC
Mc Lean, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Principal Gen AI Scientist

12 Months contract Extension

McLean , VA On-site M-F

Interview Type: In Person interview

Must Have Qualifications:

  • Data Science focused on Gen AI / Agentic AI research
  • RAG, LLM
  • Must have hands on experience with machine learning transitioned into GenAI with at least 3 years of hands-on experience.
  • 10 years of experience developing Angular Front End, React, Python based microservices, AWS, and Agile- SAFE Framework.

Job Description:

**Position Summary: **

  • We are seeking a highly experienced **Principal Gen AI Scientist** with a strong focus on **Generative AI (GenAI)** to lead the design and development of cutting-edge AI Agents, Agentic Workflows and Gen AI Applications that solve complex business problems.
  • This role requires advanced proficiency in Prompt Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, Graph RAG, MCP, A2A, multi-modal AI, Gen AI Patterns, Evaluation Frameworks, Guardrails, data curation, and AWS cloud deployments.
  • You will serve as a hands-on Gen AI (data) scientist and critical thought leader, working alongside full stack developers, UX designers, product managers and data engineers to shape and implement enterprise-grade Gen AI solutions.

Principal Gen AI Scientist:

  • Lead the design and development of AI agents, agentic workflows, and GenAI applications using LLMs, RAG/Graph RAG, and AWS. Build scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions with strong focus on prompt engineering, model optimization, and data curation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end GenAI solutions, including architecture, development, evaluation, and deployment.

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