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Mid-Level AI Software Engineer [$320k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$320k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
21 hours ago
DockerAWSHelmKubernetesPython

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary: • Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of next-generation AI infrastructure, tools, and applications. • Partner across cross-functional engineering teams to translate evolving requirements into scalable solutions. • Drive technical standards, operational reliability, and the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 12+ years • Total Compensation: $320k+ yearly Job Description: • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-availability AI tools and applications using Python. • Serve as a technical lead, coordinating engineering initiatives and mentoring team members. • Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud platforms like AWS. • Implement CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Argo CD and apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. • Modify and integrate open-source software to support mission workflows. • Incorporate UI/UX principles to deliver seamless user experiences for AI-enabled capabilities. • Establish monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks to guarantee system performance and security.

About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our

Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency

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