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

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $212,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Large Language Models, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9074261/junior-ai-software-engineer-212kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 3+ years
 * Total Compensation: $212k+ yearly

## Description

* Develop and maintain next-generation AI infrastructure, tools, and applications.
 * Adapt FOSS software and integrate LLMs into robust software workflows.
 * Elicit requirements and deliver reliable, high-performing AI solutions., * Build and maintain high-quality AI tools and applications to enable seamless AI usage.
 * Modify FOSS software to accommodate specific operational use cases.
 * Engage directly with stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
 * Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI applications and infrastructure.
 * Apply strong programming skills in Python or another Object-Oriented language along with UI/UX principles.
 * Work with cloud environments (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm), and CI/CD frameworks.


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