Senior AI/ML Engineer Generative AI & NLP

Role: Senior AI/ML Engineer Generative AI & NLP Work Location: Woodlawn, MD (On-site, 5 days/week) Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced AI/ML Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). This role requires a strong combination of hands-on engineering, data science, and real-world problem-solving capabilities to design and deploy scalable AI solutions. Key Responsibilities • Develop, test, and deploy advanced NLP and Generative AI solutions • Design and implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines • Build scalable ML/LLM systems using Python-based frameworks • Analyze large-scale transactional and trend data using SQL • Train, fine-tune, and optimize LLM/NLP models • Develop cloud-native AI solutions on AWS • Build and maintain data pipelines and automation frameworks • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex data challenges • Provide insights, recommendations, and analytical solutions Basic Qualifications • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field • 10 years of IT experience • Hands-on experience in Python, ML/AI, NLP, and RAG • Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance Required Skills • NLP, Generative AI, LLMs • TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn • Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) • SQL and data analysis • Apache Spark, Airflow • AWS (EC2 and related services) • MLOps / LLMOps / DevOps practices Preferred Skills • Federal or state government project experience • AI chatbot development • Hadoop ecosystem (Spark, Hive, Impala) • GPU programming (CUDA) • Experience with LaTeX, HTML • NLP for anomaly detection Security Requirement • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance