Software Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) | San Diego, Aurora, Annapolis Junction, Alexandria | $DOE | Full-Time Onsite

💻 Software Engineer – TS/SCI CI Poly Required

📍 Locations: San Diego, CA | Aurora, CO | Annapolis Junction, MD | Alexandria, VA
🏢 Onsite: 100% (Active clearance access required)
🎯 Openings: 10 positions available
🕓 Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a high-impact federal technology program supporting mission-critical national security initiatives. As a Software Engineer, you’ll work within an elite agile development team using modern frameworks and DevSecOps best practices to design, build, and deliver cutting-edge enterprise systems that protect and advance U.S. interests worldwide.

This is your chance to contribute to an operationally significant program—developing software solutions that enhance data integrity, security, and performance across large-scale environments. You’ll be surrounded by forward-thinking technologists and have access to continual technical training and certifications to help you stay ahead of the curve.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions in support of national-level mission systems.

• Collaborate within Agile and SAFe environments, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Analyze complex system requirements and produce well-structured, efficient, and reusable code.

• Utilize Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools to enhance software reliability and performance.

• Implement and support DevOps pipelines, leveraging tools like Jenkins and version control systems.

• Conduct software debugging, optimization, and tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Author and maintain clear technical documentation and automation scripts to support deployment and testing.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with system engineers, testers, and architects to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.

🧩 Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (mandatory)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)

• Strong Java development experience

• Experience with one or more of the following:

• Python, C/C++, SQL, SOAP, WSDL, PERL, PowerShell, VBS, Eclipse, Oracle, Postgres, Jenkins

• Experience with User Interface (UI) development, HTML/XHTML/XML/XSLT, and database structures

• Knowledge of both Windows and Linux environments

• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and secure coding practices

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working independently and collaboratively

🚀 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JEE, Tomcat, WebLogic, or JBoss

• Familiarity with BDD / TDD frameworks (FITNesse, Mockito, Cucumber, Selenium, UFT)

• Secure software development and Layer 7 Policy implementation experience

• Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile Developer practices (Pair Programming, Refactoring, ATDD)

• Background in requirements decomposition, trade-off analysis, and systems integration

• SAFe Agilest Certification or prior experience in Agile teams preferred

💼 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive total compensation package

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Federal Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% match + annual profit sharing

• Relocation assistance available

• Continuous technical training and certification support

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical national programs with emerging technology stacks

🎯 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 7–10 years in software development (enterprise or government systems)

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly (active)

• Work Environment: 100% onsite – secure facility access required

• Travel: None

This is a career-defining opportunity for software engineers seeking to apply their technical expertise toward high-impact, classified initiatives that shape the future of national defense and intelligence. If you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and value continuous learning — this is the role for you.

Senior / Lead Machine Learning Engineer | Python, PyTorch, AI | Fully Remote | $180,000–$215,000

Senior / Lead Machine Learning Engineer

🌍 Location: Fully Remote
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Compensation: $180,000 – $215,000 (base salary, depending on experience)
📊 Benefits: Full package included

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior/Lead ML Engineer to drive the development of advanced enterprise AI and intelligent data applications. This is a hands-on role that combines machine learning, data engineering, and software development to deliver practical, production-ready solutions with measurable impact.

If you’re excited about tackling complex engineering challenges in high-standard environments, this role offers strong career growth opportunities, including senior technical leadership pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead platform upgrades to ensure products remain cutting-edge and effective.

• Design and manage dynamic dashboards using Python SDKs to turn data into actionable insights.

• Optimize data pipelines and access patterns for performance and scalability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve runtime and performance challenges.

• Architect robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications designed for long-term growth.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers to improve usability and ensure real-world impact.

What You Won’t Do

❌ Work in silos – this role requires versatility across ML, data systems, and software engineering.
❌ Focus solely on research without real-world implementation.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Tools: Python (primary), Docker, Git

• Libraries & Frameworks: pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, PyTorch

• Systems & Processes: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, testing frameworks

Requirements

✅ 4+ years of professional Python software engineering with experience in production ML deployment (beyond prototyping).
✅ Proven experience with the end-to-end ML lifecycle: model development → deployment → monitoring.
✅ Strong production systems background in rigorous engineering environments (Big Tech or top-tier startups preferred).
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a top 15 university (Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, CMU, etc.).
✅ U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense-related applications.

• Exposure to multiple programming languages and diverse tech stacks.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Pragmatic approach with a focus on delivering incremental value.

• Collaborative, with the ability to mentor and influence peers.

Candidate Profile – Not a Fit If

🚫 Job hopper (<2 years per role).
🚫 Focused mainly on research/data science without production deployment.
🚫 Strong theoretical ML background but lacking hands-on implementation.
🚫 No experience with CI/CD, monitoring, or scalable architecture.
🚫 Consulting/contract-heavy career history.

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: $180,000 – $215,000
📦 Benefits: Comprehensive full package
🛫 Travel: Occasional, interview travel reimbursed
📍 Relocation: Not available

👉 Ready to shape the future of AI-driven enterprise applications? Apply now and step into a role where your engineering expertise drives real-world innovation.