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$75.00/hr - $80.00/hr
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Job Title: Senior AI/LLM Engineer
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Washington, DC
Required Pay Scale: $75-$80/hour W2
***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AI/LLM Engineer to design, build, and optimize advanced AI solutions with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in applied machine learning, natural language processing, and modern AI frameworks, with proven experience scaling LLM-powered applications from prototype to production. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities that solve complex business problems.
Must Haves
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (PhD preferred).
7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2+ years working with LLMs or generative AI.
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers).
Deep understanding of LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and distributed training.
Proven experience deploying ML models into production at scale (Kubernetes, Docker, cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure).
Familiarity with data pipelines, MLOps, and CI/CD for machine learning workflows.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Skills
Experience with multi-modal models (text, vision, speech).
Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and ethical AI practices.
Contributions to open-source AI projects or published research in ML/AI/NLP.
Experience optimizing inference on GPUs, TPUs, or other accelerators.
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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washington, DC, 20022, US
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