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Junior AI Software Engineer [$212k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 3 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlock exceptional career growth as a Junior AI Software Engineer with a competitive salary of $212k+ and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. If you're a motivated individual with a strong technical background and an active TS/SCI-FS Poly clearance, you'll thrive by developing cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supporting innovative applications within a reputable organization. Seize this incredible opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your skills in a dynamic field.

Quick Overview

Salary
$212k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
DockerAWSHTTPSHelmKubernetesPython

Job Description

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

Summary: • Develop and maintain next-generation AI infrastructure and enterprise tools. • Support a broad ecosystem of AI-enabled applications to enable seamless and efficient AI adoption.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 3+ years • Total Compensation: $212k+ yearly Job Description: • Develop high-quality AI tools and applications ensuring high availability, performance, and security. • Modify Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) to accommodate custom operational use cases. • Regularly engage in requirements elicitation and translate loosely defined problems into technical solutions. • Maintain existing user-facing infrastructure and applications to support reliable services. • Apply UI/UX principles and leverage Python, LLMs, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS within development workflows.

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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