Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) — Remote Professional Contract

As a Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) — Remote Professional Contract with AnyHired ($300,000 - $500,000/year, 100% remote), you will play a direct role in shaping how next-generation AI systems reason through complex problems in Python, LLM Systems, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems. This contract offers flexible remote scheduling for qualified professionals across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Role Deliverables

• Build AI systems that turn mission data, models, and tools into real operational autonomy.
• Own systems across the full lifecycle, including discovery, architecture, implementation, deployment, reliability, security, and iteration.
• Able to operate independently in ambiguous, partner-facing settings with technical and operational ownership.
• 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.

Professional Qualifications

• Compensation & Benefits Notice
• The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $150,000 –$250,000. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. our AI research partner provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.
• Compensation Band: $300,000 - $500,000/year
• 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.

Hourly Compensation & Flexibility

• 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: AnyHired

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