Senior Software Engineer (AI/Systems Integration)

Staffed4U•Columbia, MD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Software Engineer supporting mission-focused development efforts across multiple teams. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating software tools that enhance development workflows, operational capabilities, and system interoperability. The candidate will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of mission objectives, data flows, and tooling ecosystems while collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver solutions supported by modern AI/ML technologies.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
Strong experience developing production-grade software in Python
Experience supporting software development within mission or operational environments
Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their integration into software workflows
Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience using collaboration and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Experience engaging directly with stakeholders to gather requirements
Strong understanding of scripting and software development fundamentals
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a technical leadership or lead engineering role
Familiarity with artificial intelligence domains such as: Intelligent systems, Autonomous systems, Planning systems, Large language models and model training workflows
Experience supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
Experience supporting operational CNO capabilities and environments
Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with web application or UI development

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle software development efforts, including problem decomposition, design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance
Develop and maintain production-grade applications supporting mission requirements
Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with operational needs
Engage with mission stakeholders to gather, refine, and document requirements
Translate operational challenges into technical solutions
Provide technical guidance and architectural input across development efforts
Design and integrate workflows across multiple development teams and systems
Collaborate with engineers to identify issues and develop corrective solutions
Support testing and validation of integrated systems and workflows
Support the integration and development of AI/ML-enabled systems and workflows
Assist in customizing and applying AI models to operational use cases
Contribute to experimentation with intelligent automation and workflow optimization

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution
25 days of paid time off annually
PTO buy-back program
11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
3 additional paid site closure days per year
Paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
Company-paid basic life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
Education assistance and continuing education support
Up to 5 paid training days per year
Company-provided apparel
Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
Annual holiday celebration