Remote Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) | Distributed Engineering & Research

JB USA Recruiting is actively placing a remote Remote Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) | Distributed Engineering & Research ($300,000 - $500,000/year) to support high-priority AI reasoning and domain benchmark initiatives. Strong practical fluency in Python, LLM Systems, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems is central to succeeding in this remote specialist engagement.

Scope of Work

• Strong Python engineer with from initial concept through completion ownership experience.
• Practical background using LLMs and creating agentic systems.
• Built or maintained data pipelines / ML infrastructure.
• Build and deploy agentic AI systems that support high-impact U.S. Government missions from prototype to production.
• Design and integrate LLM applications, including multi-agent systems, tool-using agents, RAG workflows, and human-in-the-loop autonomy.
• Work directly with government partners in forward-deployed environments to translate mission needs into technical systems.
• Build and maintain large-scale data curation, and evaluation pipelines for model training and improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 1 open position
• Core Competencies: Python, LLM Systems, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems
• Familiar with RL workflows or simulation environments.
• Comfortable in high-security / high-reliability environments.
• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government, defense, intelligence, or national security missions.

Pay & Remote Engagement Terms

• Compensation Rate: $300,000 - $500,000/year (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Python, LLM Systems, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems
• Hiring Agency: JB USA Recruiting

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