Software Engineer (Agentic AI Systems) - Level 3

The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Software Engineer supporting the development of an advanced agent-based platform designed to enable intelligent and autonomous workflows. This role focuses on integrating heterogeneous data sources, APIs, and tooling frameworks to support scalable, interoperable systems in a mission-driven environment.

The candidate will collaborate closely with technical stakeholders, including analysts and engineers, to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled software capabilities that improve automation, decision support, and system interoperability., Agentic Platform Development

• Design, develop, and maintain agent-based integrations using Python in production environments
• Build and enhance workflows using modern agentic frameworks and toolchains
• Implement agentic primitives such as tools, prompts, skills, and sub-agents

Data & Streaming Systems Engineering

• Design and implement real-time data processing pipelines using event-streaming architectures
• Utilize distributed messaging systems for scalable data ingestion and processing
• Develop indexing and search capabilities for large-scale datasets

AI/ML Integration & Automation

• Develop systems leveraging multiple AI models, APIs, and external data sources
• Apply AI development concepts including prompt engineering, structured outputs, and tool/function orchestration
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality

Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Development

• Work directly with analysts and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and gather requirements
• Translate operational workflows into scalable technical solutions
• Support iterative development and refinement of production systems

Platform Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure operational reliability
• Support deployment and continuous improvement of platform capabilities, * This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
• Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
• U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong software engineering experience with Python in production environments
• Experience building and maintaining applications supporting large user bases
• Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, and tool/function calling
• Experience with distributed or streaming data systems and event-driven architectures
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools
• Strong debugging, refactoring, and system design skills, * Experience with agent-based systems and multi-agent orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations or security-focused workflows
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD automation pipelines (e.g., GitLab-based workflows)
• Familiarity with retrieval systems such as vector databases or semantic search technologies
• Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (e.g., network traffic, system logs)
• Experience supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
• Experience supporting operational computer network operations (CNO) environments

Desired Attributes

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving technical environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and high-impact systems

• Highly competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 25 days of paid time off annually
• PTO buy-back program
• 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
• 3 additional paid site closure days per year
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave:

• 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
• 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)

Health & Insurance

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Education & Professional Development

• Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
• Education assistance and continuing education support
• Up to 5 paid training days per year

Additional Benefits

• Company-provided apparel
• Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
• Annual holiday celebration

Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.