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

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 20, 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
Yesterday
DockerAWSGrafanaHelmKubernetesLLMPrometheusPython

Job Description

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

Summary: • Build and maintain foundational AI infrastructure and LLM inference services. • Procure, configure, test, and release new inference models to support user needs. • Establish reliable pipelines and integrate LLM-powered tools into core infrastructure.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 3+ years • Total Compensation: $212k+ yearly Job Description: • Procure, configure, and test new inference models for deployment. • Develop in-house services and techniques to guarantee continual high-quality inference service. • Work with model vendor teams to create reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage. • Collaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference requirements. • Engage with cross-functional teams to establish infrastructure and integrate LLM-powered tools. • Utilize Python or modern programming languages to deliver reliable software solutions. • Apply experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Argo CD, Docker, and AWS. • Leverage observability frameworks such as Elastic, Grafana, and Prometheus alongside SRE best practices.

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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