Senior AI/ML Software Engineer

CACI • Fort Meade, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join CACI as a Senior Software Engineer and help build advanced AI‑enabled solutions that support mission‑critical operations. You will work with talented engineers, cutting‑edge technologies, and large, meaningful datasets to develop systems that make a real impact. If you are driven by innovation, collaboration, and solving complex technical challenges, this is a place where your expertise can shine. Join CACI and become part of a team that champions innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Four additional years of software engineering experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of software development experience (or 10 years with a Master’s degree).
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience developing AI systems and customizing AI/ML models.
• Experience working with platforms that handle large or mission-focused datasets.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with large-scale data processing systems such as Elasticsearch or Splunk.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with both Windows and Unix exploitation security.
• Strong understanding of VSphere and virtual machine technologies.
• Familiarity with the CNO operational environment.
• Development experience with Svelte, TypeScript, Java, MongoDB, and Python.
• Experience using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS.
• Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Kibana.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Knowledge of Lua.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software solutions that leverage AI/ML models.
• Build and customize AI systems that process large-scale or mission-relevant datasets.
• Develop, test, and maintain software in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Collaborate using version control and workflow tools including Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Work with large data processing and search systems such as Elasticsearch or Splunk.
• Contribute to a high-performing engineering team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• 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: Senior