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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AI/ML Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph) - **Company:** Red Alpha - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Mining, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Backend, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f37dc6cb678a6ab0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. * 10+ years of relevant software engineering and/or AI/ML experience. * Strong Python development skills, including experience with APIs and backend services. * Experience with modern AI/ML technologies and concepts, such as LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and model evaluation. * Experience with cloud and platform technologies, including AWS and/or Microsoft ecosystems, containers, data services, and secure system integration. * Familiarity with databases, SQL, configuration management, and infrastructure automation. * Experience supporting AI/ML, data, cloud, or platform engineering efforts within government, defense, or enterprise environments. * Ability to rapidly prototype solutions, solve complex technical problems, and adapt based on user feedback. * Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. ## Description The position combines software engineering, AI/ML development, and cloud technologies, with a focus on rapidly prototyping, evaluating, and deploying solutions in secure government environments. 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