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Senior Meta Machine Learning Jobs in Washington, DC

Machine Learning Engineer- Senior

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Overview SOSi is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to support a US government customer in Chantilly, VA. In this job you will work with other talented data scientists, software developers ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Arlington, VA ยท On-site +1

$120K - $165K/yr

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will drive hands-on engineering and modeling for Defense and Intelligence applications. You'll implement novel embeddings-based change detection and ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will drive hands-on engineering and modeling for Defense and Intelligence applications. You'll implement novel embeddings-based change detection and ...

Machine Learning Engineer- Senior

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Overview SOSi is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to support a US government customer in Chantilly, VA. In this job you will work with other talented data scientists, software developers ...

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How much do senior meta machine learning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior meta machine learning in Washington, DC is $90,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $116,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Meta Machine Learning vs Data Scientist?

AspectSenior Meta Machine LearningData Scientist
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in CS, ML, or related fields; experience with meta-learning frameworksBachelor's or higher in CS, Statistics, or related fields; proficiency in data analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused teams developing advanced ML models, often in AI companiesData analysis, modeling, and visualization across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageTech firms, AI startups, research institutionsFinance, healthcare, e-commerce, tech companies

While both roles involve machine learning expertise, Senior Meta Machine Learning specialists focus on developing advanced meta-learning algorithms, often in research settings, whereas Data Scientists apply data analysis and modeling techniques across diverse industries. The roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ in focus and application.

What are the most commonly searched types of Meta Machine Learning jobs in Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Meta Machine Learning jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Senior Meta Machine Learning job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,933 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

Tysons, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Position Title: Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Position Location: Tysons, VA
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph
Waypoint's client is seeking a dynamic Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer with an active TS/SCI CI Poly or higher to join their team. The Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer will work directly with data scientists, software engineers, and subject matter experts in the definition of new analytics capabilities able to provide federal customers with the information they need to make proper decisions and enable their digital transformation.
This position works directly with data scientists, software engineers, and subject matter experts to research, design, and deploy machine learning algorithms that support federal customers in digital transformation and data-driven decision making. They will contribute to new analytics capabilities and assist customers in building their own applications. This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, and strong Python and applied ML skills. An active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph is required.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Research, design, implement, and deploy Machine Learning algorithms for enterprise applications.
  • Assist and enable federal customers to build their own applications.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new features.

Required
  • Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields required.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent fields preferred.
  • Minimum 5-10 years relevant work experience preferred.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python.
  • Applied Machine Learning experience (regression and classification, supervised, and unsupervised learning).
  • Strong mathematical background (linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics).
  • Experience with scalable Machine Learning (MapReduce, streaming).
  • Ability to drive a project and work both independently and in a team.
  • Smart, motivated, can-do attitude, and seeks to make a difference.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Thrive in an autonomous, empowering, and exciting environment.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams to improve scalability.
  • Ability to convey highly technical concepts and information in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Team-oriented, energetic, results- and delivery-focused, with a strong commitment to quality and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment.

Desired
  • Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
  • Experience with deep learning.
  • Experience with natural language processing (NLP).
  • Experience with computer vision.
  • Experience with reinforcement learning.