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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Software Developer (Mid-level) - TS/SCI with Polygraph - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,792.0 - $189,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Cleansing, Data Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Data Logging, Data Processing, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Git, HuggingFace, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BC1697BD784B4A4CB288916DC168B9AC/job/ ## About the Role Artificial Intelligence (AI),Large Language Models (LLMs),Machine Learning (ML) Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * Active TS/SCI (poly required or in process) * 3+ years of professional software development experience (or 5+ without a degree) * Strong Python proficiency and working knowledge of at least one additional language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar) * Hands-on experience with AI/ML concepts in real projects: model inference, embeddings, vector search, or prompt engineering * Experience with REST APIs, JSON, SQL, and version control (Git) * Comfort working in restricted or disconnected development environments, or demonstrated ability to adapt to them * Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work on-site in a SCIF full time, * Experience running or integrating locally hosted LLMs (Llama, Mistral, Hugging Face transformers, vLLM, Ollama, or similar) rather than solely commercial APIs * Familiarity with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks * Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines, especially in offline or artifact-mirrored setups * Exposure to government cloud (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud) or IC/DoD program environments * Understanding of data security, classification handling, and responsible AI practices * Prior NRO or IC program experience ## Description We are seeking a mid-level AI Software Developer to build and integrate AI-enabled features into mission applications operating on classified networks. 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