Senior Software Engineer (Agentic AI Platform)

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

The candidate will work closely with technical stakeholders and analysts to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled capabilities that improve automation, data processing, and system interoperability in complex environments., Agentic Systems Development

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

Data Engineering & Streaming Systems

• Design and implement real-time data pipelines using event-streaming architectures
• Develop scalable systems for data ingestion, processing, indexing, and search
• Utilize distributed messaging systems to support high-volume data workflows

AI/ML Integration

• Integrate multiple AI models, APIs, and external data sources into production systems
• Apply AI development concepts including prompt engineering, structured outputs, and tool/function orchestration
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality

Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Development

• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define requirements
• Translate operational workflows into scalable technical solutions
• Support iterative development and refinement of deployed capabilities

Platform Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in operational environments
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability, * 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 serving large user bases
• Strong understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, and tool/function calling
• Experience with distributed systems and event-streaming 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) using container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD automation (e.g., GitLab pipelines)
• Familiarity with retrieval systems such as vector databases or semantic search
• 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 systems thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving technical environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable implementations
• 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.