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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI/ML Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Security, R (Programming Language), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, GitHub Copilot, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, GPT, Devsecops - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42e964f13b2ac440 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline * US Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and optimizing AI/ML solutions in production environments. * Hands-on experience designing agentic AI architectures and autonomous workflows. * Strong programming proficiency in Python; experience with C/C++ or JavaScript is a plus. * Experience integrating and consuming APIs from state-of-the-art LLM providers. * Demonstrated expertise in prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), model fine-tuning, and evaluation techniques. * Familiarity with modern development environments and tool chains (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Git-based workflows)., * Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. * Experience with advanced data science techniques using R. * Familiarity with agent development frameworks and emerging interoperability standards such as Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP). * Experience leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Claude Code capabilities) to accelerate development workflows. * Experience working with platforms such as Azure OpenAI, GPT models, Claude, or Gemini. * Relevant certifications (AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Azure AI Engineer Associate, Google Professional ML Engineer, DeepLearning.AI certifications). ## Description Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions that accelerate automation and operational efficiency. This role requires deep expertise in large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and agentic workflows to architect secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions in mission-focused environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical depth, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to translate complex AI capabilities into practical business outcomes. What You Will Do * Lead the design and implementation of generative AI solutions, including rapid prototypes and production pilots. * Architect and deploy agent-based LLM workflows with structured outputs, multi-agent orchestration, tool integration, and validation mechanisms. * Perform end-to-end data engineering and analysis (exploratory, predictive, statistical) using Python, R, and SQL; develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights. * Apply modern software engineering practices (Git, CI/CD, DevSecOps) to transition AI models from development to secure production environments. * Translate mission and business requirements into scalable technical designs; effectively communicate AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Integrate AI-driven automation with enterprise systems, APIs, and databases. * Develop reusable frameworks, best practices, and toolkits to enable enterprise-wide AI adoption. * Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and ethical AI standards; implement guardrails, monitoring, and responsible AI controls. * Mentor engineers and data scientists; contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and AI governance practices. ## Related Videos - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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