**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Telework: None
Basic Requirements:
- 7 years of experience as a software engineer
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree
Job Description:
- The Software Engineer shall be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of next generation AI tooling and automation capabilities.
- This position focuses on integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP), large language models (LLMs), vector search systems, and AI driven workflow orchestration into robust, scalable secure software solutions.
- The Software Engineer shall develop advanced automation components, optimize model performance, and develop reusable tools that enhance AI - enabled system capabilities across the enterprise.
Required Experience:
- Experience using the Linux CLI and associated Linux tools
- Experience developing Bash scripts to automate development and operational workflows
- Recent software development experience with Python
- Experience implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients, servers, or tools, including context injections, capability negotiation, and model-driven workflows
- Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining AI-enabled software components that leverage MCP, LLM APIs/models, vector search systems, and workflow automation frameworks
- Experience working with latency analysis, model performance profiling, and detection of hallucinations or unreliable model outputs
- Experience with developing and tuning LLM-based inference workflows for reasoning, summarization, data extraction, and agentic automation
- Experience developing reusable, secure tools that integrate with internal and external applications, APIs, or knowledge systems
- Experience using Git for source control and collaborative development
Desired Experience:
- Familiar with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
- Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
- Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
- Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Salary: $230,000 - $240,000 annually
Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
This is a full time position
