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# Hiring Event - Senior Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,100.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computer Programming, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.seattlejobs.com/job.asp?id=3426241351&tx=JP4741FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* DevSecOps and Platform Engineering : Design and build scalable AI platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, IaC, real-time data stream architectures, and reliable, secure production systems. We are particularly interested in engineers with strong Python expertise and significant experience in DevOps, platform engineering, site reliability engineering, distributed systems, telemetry and observability, security, and automated software delivery.
 * AI Systems & Data Platform Software Engineers : Push the boundaries of agentic AI systems characterized by autonomy, adaptability, reasoning, collaboration, and effective tool use. We are seeking experienced software engineers and nationally recognized technical leaders who have designed and deployed agentic AI systems and large-scale data platforms in real-world environments. Relevant expertise includes large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, multi-step reasoning, autonomous decision workflows, model and data orchestration, production-quality AI systems, and designing and operating petabyte-scale ETL/ELT pipelines. Senior candidates may also shape research directions, lead multidisciplinary R&D programs, develop external partnerships, and mentor AI scientists and engineers., * PhD and 1 year of relevant experience -OR-
 * MS/MA and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-
 * BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR
 * AA and 14 years of relevant experience -OR-
 * HS/GED and 16 years of relevant experience.
 * Relevant experience is defined as Software Engineering experience in designing, architecting, programming, deploying, and automating software solutions in support of scientific research or consumer digital product development.
 * Current, hands-on software development experience using Python.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct., * U.S. Citizenship

 * Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
 * Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

## Description

With new projects and expanding programs, our AI and Data Analytics Division offers opportunities to advance cutting-edge research and build solutions for critical national security missions. Join a team of more than 400 data scientists, software engineers, mathematicians, and human-centered computing researchers turning ambitious ideas into real-world capabilities.