What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AI/ML Engineer/Hybrid/Silver Spring, MD position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
Join a mission-driven technology organization focused on transforming how federal agencies design, build, and deliver software solutions. Our team is deeply committed to innovation, continuous learning, and delivering meaningful impact through modern technology.
We are currently seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to support high-visibility initiatives within the federal space. This role will play a key part in advancing the adoption of emerging technologies and driving enterprise-level innovation.
Role Overview
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for exploring and implementing new technologies through prototyping and proof-of-concept development. You will evaluate potential solutions, clearly communicate trade-offs, and help guide adoption across teams. In addition, you will provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to support high-visibility initiatives within the federal space. This role will play a key part in advancing the adoption of emerging technologies and driving enterprise-level innovation.
Role Overview
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for exploring and implementing new technologies through prototyping and proof-of-concept development. You will evaluate potential solutions, clearly communicate trade-offs, and help guide adoption across teams. In addition, you will provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate emerging technologies through hands-on prototyping and proof-of-concept development
- Assess and communicate the advantages, limitations, and risks of new technical solutions
- Contribute across development, operations, and security within cloud-based environments
- Lead efforts to integrate and scale new technologies across the organization
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 6-10 years of relevant professional experience
- Minimum of 3 years deploying production applications in AWS environments
- At least 3 years working with AI/ML components in production systems
- Strong programming experience with Python
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Familiarity with ML platforms and tools (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock, Hugging Face, Weights & Biases)
- Experience with data analysis and manipulation using pandas
- Ability to visualize and communicate experimental results (e.g., matplotlib)
- Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving projects
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including client-facing experience
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Prior experience managing or leading technical teams
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Annual professional development and continuing education support
- Wellness stipend
- Employee referral and performance-based bonus opportunities
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000