Top Senior Machine Learning Jobs in Washington, DC

Leads client-facing generative AI and data modernization engagements, directing solution design, delivery planning, architecture, and technical decisions. Guides teams in prompt engineering, context engineering, agent orchestration, LLM evaluation, RAG, vector databases, and AI guardrails. Oversees cloud AI implementations using Gemini, Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, or Azure AI Services; develops Python prototypes; evaluates model performance; manages workstreams and deliverables; and mentors staff on AI methods, agile delivery, and technical problem-solving.

Designs and optimizes AI and machine learning solutions, transforms data into insights, and develops production AI systems. Responsibilities include building data infrastructure, speech recognition and NLP tools, and reusable evaluation and monitoring capabilities. The role independently tests AI systems for performance, robustness, bias, explainability, and failure modes; evaluates technical controls; documents findings; communicates recommendations to clients; and mentors junior team members.

Leads the design, development, testing, and evaluation of AI and machine learning solutions. Directs data analysis, modeling, infrastructure, monitoring, and integration efforts while establishing standards for AI robustness, bias, explainability, failure modes, and technical controls. Manages large projects, advises clients, coaches teams, and develops reusable evaluation tools and evidence workflows for responsible AI deployment.

Leads engineering teams delivering scalable AI and machine learning solutions on Google Cloud. Oversees generative AI architecture, Vertex AI, LangChain, LangGraph, LLM APIs, RAG, experimentation, evaluation, guardrails, and LLMOps. Guides technical strategy, client alignment, delivery execution, and team development while applying Python, data science, and machine learning methods to build reliable AI products.

Leads Google Cloud AI and machine learning engineering teams and client workstreams. Oversees generative AI, LLM application, agent orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation, model evaluation, prompt engineering, guardrails, and LLMOps initiatives. Reviews architecture, code quality, testing, and solution delivery using Vertex AI, LangChain, LangGraph, Python, and LLM APIs. Coaches team members, improves reusable delivery assets, and manages client relationships, timelines, quality, and expectations.

Leads client-focused generative AI and data modernization architecture, translating business needs into scalable solutions using Google Cloud, Vertex AI, LLMs, vector databases, and modern data platforms. Advises stakeholders, develops AI evaluation and guardrail practices, guides experimentation and deployment, presents technical recommendations, supports proposals, and coaches teams through complex transformation programs.

Develop and optimize full-funnel, multi-channel demand generation campaigns that generate pipeline, accelerate deals, and support cross-sell and upsell opportunities. Partner with product marketing, sales development, content, product, field, partner marketing, and analytics teams. Build lead-nurturing programs, align assets to buyer stages, monitor conversion and ROI metrics, and create dashboards to optimize campaign performance.

Develop and implement AI solutions and machine learning systems that enhance products and solve complex client problems. Responsibilities include advanced analytics, LLM production deployment, prompt engineering, RAG pipeline optimization, cross-functional collaboration, technical discovery, responsible AI advocacy, client relationship building, and mentoring junior team members.

Leads Fenergo product consulting engagements focused on AML, sanctions, data analytics, and regulatory risk solutions. Manages client accounts, oversees project planning and execution, guides analytics initiatives, and develops data-driven business strategies. Uses predictive analytics, machine learning, statistical modeling, and scenario analysis to generate insights. Manages and mentors teams, engages stakeholders, resolves conflicts, promotes innovation, and ensures high-quality deliverables and adherence to professional standards.

Develops compliance analytics for AML, sanctions, and consumer compliance programs. Builds data pipelines, dashboards, scorecards, automated reporting, and data quality processes using dbt, GitLab, Python, SQL, Tableau, and Snowflake. Translates regulatory requirements into actionable insights, risk indicators, and metrics while communicating findings to senior management and regulatory stakeholders.

Lead go-to-market strategy for Sprout Social’s AI portfolio, including the Trellis AI agent. Develop enterprise launch playbooks, positioning, executive messaging, campaigns, and enablement programs. Analyze market and competitive dynamics, influence product roadmaps, improve launch processes, and partner with Product, Sales, Revenue, Brand, and executive leadership to drive adoption, revenue growth, deal expansion, and category leadership. The role also mentors marketing team members and operates with substantial autonomy.

Leads AI technology integration and deployment within the tax practice. Oversees data infrastructure, pipelines, modeling, quality validation, and multi-source integration. Develops Python-based analytics solutions using machine learning and natural language processing, conducts rapid experimentation, and drives data-informed innovation. Coaches and develops high-performing teams while collaborating with stakeholders and advising on strategic initiatives.

Provides analytics and strategic advisory support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Analyzes contract data to identify risks, obligations, performance insights, and compliance indicators; develops algorithms, data models, pipelines, dashboards, and predictive models using Python and machine learning. Collaborates with clients and internal teams, validates data integrity and security, mentors junior staff, and delivers data-driven recommendations.

Lead agile design and development projects for mobile apps and digital products. Coordinate product, design, engineering, marketing, leadership, and client stakeholders; manage project plans, scope, requirements, backlogs, acceptance criteria, deadlines, workflows, and deliverables. Support scoping and client relationship management while ensuring successful end-to-end software launches and alignment with business objectives.

Analyzes workforce and healthcare data to identify trends, build predictive and machine learning models, and deliver actionable recommendations. Uses Python, Alteryx, and Power BI for analytics, visualization, and reporting. The role supports workforce strategy, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and healthcare cost insights. Responsibilities also include client collaboration, relationship management, team guidance, and applying risk adjustment and medical economics concepts to inform strategic decisions.

Leads teams designing and deploying AI-driven enterprise and cloud security solutions. Responsibilities include developing machine learning systems, integrating data infrastructure and pipelines, performing advanced modeling and analysis, and building AI applications with Python, Java, and C++. The role involves client engagement, strategic problem-solving, stakeholder validation, coaching, process innovation, and operational excellence while addressing complex cybersecurity and privacy challenges.

Leverage advanced analytics, data manipulation, visualization, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning to generate client insights and recommendations. Apply Adobe Experience Cloud solutions to support business transformation and strategic decision-making. Build client relationships, manage and inspire teams, navigate complex engagements, uphold professional standards, and deliver quality outcomes while developing technical and consulting expertise.

Leads data analysis and advanced analytics workstreams for clients, using statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization, and Adobe Experience Cloud technologies to improve operations and strategic decision-making. Manages project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion while mentoring teams, maintaining data integrity and security, building Tableau and Power BI dashboards, identifying business opportunities, and integrating innovative analytics practices.

Lead AI engineering teams to design, build, and deploy end-to-end AI solutions. Manage client relationships, plan and deliver projects, mentor staff, drive adoption of cloud-native microservices, CI/CD, vector databases and orchestration tools, and ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and compliance.

Leads internal audit and SOX engagements, manages client relationships, develops audit methodologies, evaluates financial statements and internal controls, conducts risk assessments, and oversees audit reporting. The role includes project ownership, budgeting, stakeholder management, team leadership, mentoring, process improvement, and use of AI and risk technology to enhance audit effectiveness and address compliance and governance risks.

Develop and operate production ML and AI systems powering patient experiences such as matching, ranking, recommendations, onboarding, and personalization. Build reusable ML infrastructure, pipelines, evaluation, observability, and model-serving capabilities. Provide technical leadership across the ML lifecycle, guide architecture, evaluate custom versus foundation-model approaches, and partner with ML and Patient Engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable AI products.

Leads the AI Engineering team across applied AI features and foundational ML infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing Senior and Staff engineers, hiring and coaching, deploying LLM-powered capabilities, building MLOps and AI observability platforms, balancing product delivery with platform investment, and ensuring privacy, compliance, evaluation rigor, and clinical safety in production systems.

Own the strategic vision and roadmap for Coursera’s AI-driven search experience. Lead conversational search, personalization, semantic and multilingual search, ranking, and discovery improvements. Partner with engineering, design, research, data science, ML, marketing, and partnerships teams to deliver scalable platform capabilities. Use experimentation, market analysis, KPIs, and customer insights to improve conversion, merchandising, learner experience, and revenue.

Set the technical vision for data science, lead complex statistical and machine learning model development from concept through production, and architect scalable modeling platforms and pipelines. Develop credit risk, pricing, and loss forecasting models; establish model governance standards; partner with senior leaders; mentor data scientists; and communicate technical strategy to executives. The role emphasizes production deployment, monitoring, cloud architecture, and high-impact decision-making across the business.

Develop and maintain production machine learning models, build scalable training and serving technologies, optimize real-time and batch ML pipelines, and monitor model performance and drift. The role involves deep neural networks, recommendation systems, automated retraining, ML research, engineering excellence, and communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences. Candidates need 6+ years of industry ML experience, strong coding skills, and experience deploying neural networks at scale.