OverviewThe National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world.
The AI and Data Analytics Division, part of NSD, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support.
Event DetailsOur hiring event will take place during the weeks of October 12th to November 13th.
Selected candidates may be invited to participate in virtual and onsite interviews during this timeframe and will be contacted directly with scheduling details.
This role is performed full-time onsite at the PNNL campus in Richland, WA or Seattle, WA. ResponsibilitiesWith new projects and expanding programs, our AI and Data Analytics Division offers opportunities to advance cutting-edge research and build solutions for critical national security missions. Join a team of more than 400 data scientists, software engineers, mathematicians, and human-centered computing researchers turning ambitious ideas into real-world capabilities.
We're hiring across
two complementary senior engineering tracks, and we're looking for people who want to own something meaningful end-to-end: from the platform beneath it, to the systems that power it, to the experience humans actually touch.
Skills We're Seeking:
- DevSecOps and Platform Engineering: Design and build scalable AI platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, IaC, real-time data stream architectures, and reliable, secure production systems. We are particularly interested in engineers with strong Python expertise and significant experience in DevOps, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, distributed systems, telemetry and observability, security, and automated software delivery.
- AI Systems & Data Platform Software Engineers: Push the boundaries of agentic AI systems characterized by autonomy, adaptability, reasoning, collaboration, and effective tool use. We are seeking experienced software engineers and nationally recognized technical leaders who have designed and deployed agentic AI systems and large-scale data platforms in real-world environments. Relevant expertise includes large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, multi-step reasoning, autonomous decision workflows, model and data orchestration, production-quality AI systems, and designing and operating petabyte-scale ETL/ELT pipelines. Senior candidates may also shape research directions, lead multidisciplinary R&D programs, develop external partnerships, and mentor AI scientists and engineers.
Learn more about the PNNL AI and Data Analytics Division.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- PhD and 1 year of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR
- AA and 14 years of relevant experience -OR-
- HS/GED and 16 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience is defined as Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development.
- Current, hands-on software development experience using Python.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentNot applicable.
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
"Referral Eligible"
Testing Designated PositionThis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
Rockstar RewardsEmployees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $133,100.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $210,400.00/Yr.
