Applied AI Software Engineer

CACI • Reston, VA

4d

About The Position

Are you ready to deploy AI solutions that directly impact national security missions? Are you energized by building high-impact AI capabilities and standing up AI environments that give programs immediate operational advantage? This is an exciting opportunity for you. You will have a chance to work independently with general supervision in a small, high-impact team. In this role you’ll have a chance to use AI tools daily to amplify your own productivity and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related technical field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a productive individual contributor with limited supervision.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with containerization and deployment technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying and operating applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate coding, debugging, and delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with or informally guiding peers on technical topics.
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Experience building GenAI-powered applications using modern AI platforms and frameworks, including RAG pipelines, agent-based workflows, or automation systems that streamline engineering or mission processes.
• Working knowledge of LLM fundamentals, prompt design, and systematic evaluation of model outputs.
• Practical exposure to MLOps or LLMOps concepts, including experimentation tracking and performance monitoring using tools such as MLflow, LangFuse, Comet, or similar.
• Background supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community programs

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy high-impact AI capabilities aligned to program requirements in AWS cloud and on-premises environments that demonstrate measurable value
• Quickly understand diverse program requirements and translate them into deployable AI solutions
• Stand up AI development environments and supporting infrastructure on programs with hands-on assistance to ensure smooth transition to program ownership
• Provide hands-on deployment support including production readiness guidance and technical troubleshooting
• Participate in weekly AI Office Hours to address technical questions from programs across the company
• Demonstrate AI capabilities to program stakeholders and internal teams, clearly articulating technical approach and mission impact
• Mentor program teams on AI concepts, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices to enable self-sufficiency
• Transition AI capabilities to program ownership, ensuring teams can maintain and operate solutions independently
• Leverage AI tools and agents to maximize personal and team productivity, demonstrating AI-forward workflows
• Collaborate with AI Acceleration Center team members to scale best practices and reusable capabilities across our programs

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level