AI Jobs in Washington DC
Where AI meets government and defense. DC offers unique opportunities in federal agencies, defense contractors, and policy-focused AI. Security clearance opens doors to high-impact work.
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257
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Salary distribution
coverage: 100%
<$100k
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$100–150k
4
$150–200k
11
$200–250k
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$250k+
2
median$164k
DC Jobs
257+
Sector
Gov/Defense
Avg Salary
$170k
Updated
Daily
Latest Washington DC AI Positions
Showing 10 of 257 opportunities
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Agile Development Director (Software Engineering Director) - Multifamily Technology
Freddie Mac
McLean, Virginia, United StatesFull-time
$203k – 305k/yr
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Senior AI Product Management
Humana
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time
$125k – 172k/yr
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Sr. Principal AI Systems Engineer - R10222136-2
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United StatesFull-time
$156k – 235k/yr
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AI Security Solutions Architect Jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time
$99k – 225k/yr
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Senior AI Engineer
Paper
Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Remote)Full-timeREMOTE
$160k – 190k/yr
ViewBO
AI Security Solutions Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fort Meade, Maryland, United StatesFull-time
$99k – 225k/yr
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Senior Strategist, Generative AI, Trust and Safety
Google
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time
$110k – 157k/yr
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Senior Sensor Fusion & Algorithm Engineer
EVONA
Hyattsville, Maryland, United StatesFull-time
$145k – 185k/yr
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Senior Staff Engineer, Interactive Voice Response - AI/ML
GEICO
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United StatesFull-time
$130k – 260k/yr
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Senior Applied AI Engineer
Humana
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time
$141k – 194k/yr
ViewWhy Washington DC for AI?
Government & Defense AI
- Federal agencies investing heavily in AI
- Defense and intelligence AI projects
- Booz Allen, Palantir, and major contractors
- Policy and ethics-focused AI work
- Stable, well-funded positions
Unique Opportunities
- Security clearance premium pay
- High-impact national security work
- Amazon HQ2 and tech company offices
- Strong consulting and contractor market
- Transition between public and private sector
DC AI Compensation
DC AI salaries are competitive, with security clearance adding 10-20% premium. ML engineers earn $150k-$280k+ base, with excellent benefits in government roles.
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