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Sr. Software Engineer - AI Systems - FS Poly with Security Clearance

SRCColumbia, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 29, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your AI and software development expertise to make a significant impact on national security, with abundant growth potential and a supportive, engineer-driven culture. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in AI, cloud platforms, and CI/CD, benefiting from generous PTO, competitive compensation, and unlimited training. Embrace this chance to advance your career with a highly respected organization that truly values its employees.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Columbia, MD, United States
Posted
Yesterday
DockerMLOpsAnsibleJavaKubernetesLLMPuppetPythonTerraform

Job Description

Sr. Software Engineer - AI Systems - FS Poly

  • Columbia, MD Renowned for their deep technical expertise, our client brings together comprehensive capabilities across all aspects of CNO.

Founded and run by engineers, their team of CNO experts makes a direct impact on our nation's security every single day. They offer an exceptional experience for cleared, tech-savvy professionals seeking impact and fulfillment and offer a robust, extensive contract portfolio across Maryland and Virginia, including their own PRIME contract. They prioritize respect, open communication, and employee satisfaction with flexible work policies, fully-paid health benefits, generous PTO (5+ weeks & federal holidays), competitive compensation, unlimited training and tuition reimbursement, and a 10% 401k match. They are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead the design and development of LLM applications and services.

Relevant Qualifications

  • 12+ years of professional experience -Software Development experience with AI (LLM, RAG, etc.)
  • Experience with Python, Java, or Go -Strong experience with cloud platforms -Experience with containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
  • Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines  Preferred:
  • Experience with Large Language Models -Knowledge of MLOps  This role is located in Columbia, MD and the work requires a TS/SCI + Full-Scope Polygraph.

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