Junior Software Engineer (AI/Agentic Systems)

Staffed4U•Columbia, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will support the development of advanced, AI-driven software systems designed to enable intelligent, autonomous workflows. This role focuses on building and maintaining an agentic platform that integrates diverse data sources, external APIs, and modern tooling to support scalable, interoperable capabilities. The candidate will work closely with technical stakeholders and operational users to translate mission needs into adaptive, data-driven solutions. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to emerging approaches in AI-enabled systems, including agent-based architectures and real-time analytics.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 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 proficiency in Python for software development
Experience developing and maintaining production applications
Understanding of AI development concepts, including: Prompt engineering, Context and state management, Structured outputs and tool/function integration
Experience building scalable data processing or event-driven systems
Familiarity with modern development workflows and tools
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required

Nice To Haves

Experience with agent-based or multi-agent system development
Familiarity with cybersecurity or operational security workflows
Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD automation (e.g., Git-based pipelines)
Familiarity with retrieval systems (e.g., vector databases, semantic search)
Experience analyzing large or complex datasets (e.g., network traffic, system logs)
Knowledge of signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems or workflows
Experience supporting operational cyber or network-focused capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies
Effective communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering reliable solutions

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software components supporting agent-based workflows and automation
Integrate AI models, APIs, and data sources into cohesive, production-ready systems
Build and enhance tools that enable intelligent, context-aware system behavior
Design and implement agent workflows using modern frameworks and development patterns
Develop capabilities utilizing concepts such as prompt engineering, context management, and tool integration
Support the creation of modular, reusable components for agent orchestration
Design and implement real-time data processing pipelines
Utilize event-streaming platforms for scalable data ingestion and processing
Support indexing and querying of large datasets for operational use
Work directly with stakeholders and operational users to understand workflows and identify automation opportunities
Translate mission requirements into effective technical implementations
Provide support for deployed systems and continuously improve based on feedback
Maintain and troubleshoot production-grade systems
Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance in operational environments

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