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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Software Engineer - Expert - **Company:** Dark Wolf Solutions - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Istio, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Multi-Cloud, Technical Debt, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Asynchronous Programming, Terraform, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_add8b2281 ## About the Role * Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred). * Experience: 7-10+ years of software engineering and systems architecture experience, with demonstrated leadership. Technical Competencies: * AI Frameworks: Advanced knowledge of RAG architectures, framework customization, and orchestration strategies. * AI Models: Expertise in model quantization, distillation, and custom multi-agent system design. * Machine Learning: Extensive experience with MLOps pipeline automation, model inference optimization, and deployment lifecycle. * Programming & Scripting: High-level mastery of Python, C++, Go, and asynchronous programming design. * Containerization: Deep experience with Kubernetes cluster management, service mesh integration, and orchestration. * Agile Frameworks: Proven experience acting as a Technical Pod Lead or Scrum Master driving development execution. * Multi-Cloud Architecture: Multi-cloud systems architecture experience using Terraform and cloud-native frameworks. * Security Scanning Tooling: Expert knowledge of DevSecOps security integrations, compliance checks, and remediation strategies. Desired Qualifications: * Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). * Proven track record deploying complex AI models in classified, air-gapped intelligence networks. Position Clearance Requirement: US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph ## Description Dark Wolf is seeking an AI Software Engineer - Expert to lead the technical architecture, optimization, and implementation of high-throughput AI platforms. You will be responsible for building complex agentic LLM workflows, optimizing model performance for resource-constrained environments, managing multi-cloud architecture, and driving software engineering best practices across development pods., * Lead the architectural execution and implementation of enterprise AI applications and complex agent workflows. * Optimize model inference speed, memory efficiency, and quantization techniques for air-gapped deployments. * Design resilient multi-cloud container infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. * Establish security scanning frameworks and lead vulnerability remediation efforts across production systems. * Serve as a technical lead, driving Agile sprint deliverables, managing technical debt, and mentoring engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)