Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Software Engineer III (SWE3) Join a team building the next generation of AI-powered decision support for operators and analysts in advanced security operations. 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. 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. Required Skills: * 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 Have: * Experience with AI agent frameworks, LLMs, or RAG systems. * Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar tool-orchestration frameworks. * Experience with production advanced security operations capabilities and operations. * Experience leading a team of developers. Experience Required: 12 years, B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional years in place of B.S. Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000