$130,000 – $170,000/yr

Senior AI Software Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Chantilly/herndonsenior
OtherAi Software Engineer
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Requirements Summary

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance wit

Technical Tools
OtherAi Software Engineer

Responsibilities

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  • Fine-tune open-source and proprietary AI models for domain-specific mission requirements.
  • Develop RAG pipelines and vector search integrations using modern AI frameworks.
  • Build, deploy, and manage containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Integrate automated security scanning tools directly into continuous integration pipelines.
  • Collaborate within Agile teams to break down technical requirements, conduct technical reviews, and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

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  • Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Experience: 4-7 years of software engineering experience.
  • Specialized technical certifications such as Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or AWS Certified Developer/Architect.
  • Experience working on high-assurance or government security projects.

US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

  • AI Frameworks: Hands-on experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Hugging Face.
  • AI Models: Practical experience fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs).
  • Machine Learning: End-to-end knowledge of model training, dataset curation, and data pipeline design.
  • Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, C++, and REST API architecture.
  • Containerization: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes cluster orchestration, and Helm charts.
  • Agile Frameworks: Active participation in Agile sprint execution, story estimation, and backlog refinement.
  • Multi-Cloud Architecture: Experience configuring and managing cloud services across AWS or Azure GovCloud environments.
  • Security Scanning Tooling: Experience embedding SAST/DAST tools into CI/CD build environments.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chantilly/herndon, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 18, 2026
First seen
August 18, 2026
Last seen
August 19, 2026

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Senior AI Software Engineer$130k–$170k