Senior‑Level AI Engineer (Python) at IDS International

Compensation · Listed in posting

$155,000 – $175,000/yr

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: senior

Description

IDS is hiring a Senior‑Level AI Engineer (Python) in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, to support AI and emerging technologies for government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. The role focuses on LLM orchestration, RAG and static-analyzer integration, documentation and code vectorization, database and secure-enclave architecture, performance optimization, and security and ATO processes. Candidates need a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree with the specified years of relevant experience, Python and AI/ML proficiency, experience with LLMs and related technologies, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Required Skills

Python
AI/ML integration
LLMs
RAG frameworks
Vector databases
Git
Jira
Confluence

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with six years, or Doctoral degree with four years
Required Previous Experiences: Eight years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree
Six years of experience with a master’s degree
Four years of experience with a doctoral degree
Experience with LLMs, static analyzers, RAG frameworks, and relational and vector databases
Experience across the software development lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree with ten years of clearly related experience may be considered
Translation Company Name: IDS International

About IDS International

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