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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Signals Intelligence, Computer Networks, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Scripting, ReactJS, Claude Code, Git, Vue.js, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-columbia-md--48a3db27-490a-40cc-9f49-4e8c9775d5c9

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Analysis Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Customer Conversion, Top Secret Clearance, * 3+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 2+ years of experience

 * Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
 * Production-grade software development experience in Python or JavaScript
 * Experience with machine learning and AI tooling platforms
 * Service containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes
 * Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines
 * Experience deploying and managing production services in fast-paced environments
 * Familiarity with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

What we'd like you to have:

 * Experience developing with agentic AI tooling (e.g., Claude Code, Codex)
 * Experience with additional programming languages (Java, C)
 * Experience prototyping web applications with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue)
 * Ability to analyze cybersecurity-related datasets (Network Traffic, OS events)
 * Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
 * Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

## Description

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for a fast-paced, mission-focused team. You will design, develop, and integrate solutions enabling a high-priority operations customer. Working closely with Analysts, Operators, and other Software Engineers, you will integrate AI/ML technologies and develop rapid prototypes supporting the mission.
What you will do:

 * Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine the applicability of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions
 * Develop automated analysis and triage across various collection techniques
 * Integrate capabilities into existing platforms and SDKs
 * Build scripts and user interfaces to convert and normalize data
 * Automate tasking and collection by extending the existing platform with new tools or technologies