Software Engineer (SWE), Level 3 [D.26.0151] with Security Clearance

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly Salary Range: $260k-$285k per year with an additional $65k-$71k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions Description: Join a team building the next generation of AI-powered decision support. Our platform combines an AI Copilot and a Deep Research Agent that queries disparate data sources and surfaces synthesized, actionable answers in a single interface - cutting through the noise so operators can focus on mission-critical decisions instead of manual data wrangling. You will be joining a team of ~8-12 developers that are focused on delivering a custom UI, MCP Server, and Agent for the workforce. This is a high-visibility program at the intersection of applied AI and mission-critical operations, where your code directly impacts analysts making time-sensitive decisions. You will work closely with operators, analysts, and other software engineers to integrate AI technologies. Responsibilities: * Design and maintain Python services for the AI Copilot and Deep Research Agent, including MCP Server and agent orchestration. * Build data pipelines and integrations across operational data sources. * Develop search and observability tooling using ElasticSearch, Kibana, and Grafana. * Mentor junior developers via code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance. * Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions. Skills Requirements: * Advanced proficiency in Python, building production-grade services and APIs. * Experience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, and/or Grafana. * Team leadership, tech lead, or mentorship experience. * Experience with relational databases (RDS or similar). * Strong communication skills, technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience with or interest in emerging AI technologies. Nice to Haves: * Experience with AI agent frameworks, LLMs, or RAG systems. * Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar tool-orchestration frameworks. * Experience leading a team of developers. YOE Requirement: 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.