Senior Software Engineer (Agentic AI Platform)

Senior Software Engineer (Agentic AI Platform) Columbia, MD 21044 Full-time, Contract Full-time, Contract Software Engineer (Agentic AI Platform) -

Level III Location:

Columbia, MD Employment Type:

Full-time Experience Level:

Senior (12+ years)

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required Position Overview The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Software Engineer supporting the design, development, and sustainment of an advanced agent-based platform for intelligent and autonomous workflows. This role focuses on integrating diverse data sources, APIs, and tooling frameworks to enable scalable, interoperable systems in a mission-driven environment. The candidate will work closely with technical stakeholders and analysts to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled capabilities that improve automation, data processing, and system interoperability in complex environments. Key Responsibilities Agentic Systems Development Design, develop, and deploy agent-based integrations using Python in production environments Build and maintain workflows using modern agentic frameworks and tooling ecosystems Implement agentic primitives such as tools, prompts, skills, and sub-agents Data Engineering & Streaming Systems Design and implement real-time data pipelines using event-streaming architectures Develop scalable systems for data ingestion, processing, indexing, and search Utilize distributed messaging systems to support high-volume data workflows AI/ML Integration Integrate multiple AI models, APIs, and external data sources into production systems Apply AI development concepts including prompt engineering, structured outputs, and tool/function orchestration Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Development Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define requirements Translate operational workflows into scalable technical solutions Support iterative development and refinement of deployed capabilities Platform Operations & Maintenance Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in operational environments Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability Required Qualifications Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree) Strong software engineering experience with Python in production environments Experience building and maintaining applications serving large user bases Strong understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, and tool/function calling Experience with distributed systems and event-streaming architectures Experience using AI-assisted software development tools Strong debugging, refactoring, and system design skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with agent-based systems and multi-agent orchestration frameworks Familiarity with cybersecurity operations or security-focused workflows Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) using container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) Experience with CI/CD automation (e.g., GitLab pipelines) Familiarity with retrieval systems such as vector databases or semantic search Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (e.g., network traffic, system logs) Experience supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems Experience supporting operational computer network operations (CNO) environments Desired Attributes Strong systems thinking and analytical problem-solving skills Ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving technical environments Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable implementations Commitment to building reliable, maintainable, and high-impact systems Benefits & Total Compensation Compensation & Retirement Highly competitive base salary Performance-based bonus opportunities Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral) 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution Paid Time Off & Leave 25 days of paid time off annually PTO buy-back program 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options) 3 additional paid site closure days per year Paid bereavement leave Paid parental leave: 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption) Health & Insurance 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose) Company-paid basic life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Education & Professional Development Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences Education assistance and continuing education support Up to 5 paid training days per year Additional Benefits Company-provided apparel Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events Annual holiday celebration Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies. Additional Information This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment Candidates must maintain an active security clearance U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.