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# AI Engineer (Cyber-Defense)

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Model Validation, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f779cdbc-caf3-446a-a770-ff901a0bc0ef

## About the Role

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, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.



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