Senior AI/LLM Engineer — Hybrid Analyst/Developer

Neural Solutions

Columbia (MD)

Hybrid

USD 204,000 - 247,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD seeks a Hybrid Analyst/Developer to design agentic AI workflows and deploy LLM-powered automation inside production pipelines. You will work across development lifecycles and focus on secure, scalable tool integration.

The role requires deep LLM experience, API orchestration, and vulnerability analysis, with TS/SCI clearance and a salary range from $204,000 to $247,000 annually. Hybrid work model in Columbia, MD area is expected.

Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 16 years without a degree.
  • Location in Columbia, MD with clearance requirements (TS/SCI with Polygraph).
  • Experience building AI workflows, LLM-driven automation, and secure analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
  • Conduct security analysis.

Skills

LLMs
Prompt engineering
API integration
Data parsing
Networking basics
Open source research
Signals intelligence
Git
Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Jira
Confluence

Job description

Hybrid Analyst/Developer

This role involves utilizing expertise in large language models (LLMs) and AI-integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives within the team.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
  • Conduct vulnerability research and analysis.
Required Skills:
  • Deep experience leveraging LLMs to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization.
  • Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with offensive security operations capabilities and operations.
  • Familiarity with signals intelligence collection and analysis systems.

Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 16 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000

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