Senior Software Engineer (AI/Systems Integration)

Staffed4UColumbia, MD
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
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