Remote Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) — Senior Technical Bench

MegaHired invites qualified professionals to apply for our remote Remote Principal Forward-Deployed Federal Systems Engineer (U.S. Gov) — Senior Technical Bench opportunity ($300,000 - $500,000/year). You will leverage hands-on experience in Python, LLM Systems, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems to audit AI-generated solutions, pinpoint reasoning gaps, and construct authoritative reference responses.

Core Project Workflow

• 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.
• Design and integrate LLM applications, including multi-agent systems, tool-using agents, RAG workflows, and human-in-the-loop autonomy.

Required Technical & Domain Mastery

• 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.
• Comfortable in high-security / high-reliability environments.

Compensation Summary

• 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: MegaHired

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