Sr Software Engineer Agentic Systems

Senior Software Engineer

Location:

Columbia, MD

Employment Type:

Full-time Experience Level: Senior (12+ years) Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required

The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Software Engineer supporting the design and development of an advanced agent-based software 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-focused environment. The candidate will collaborate closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into AI-enabled capabilities, supporting the development of adaptive systems that improve automation, analysis, and decision support.

• Design and develop integrations supporting agent-based workflows using Python
• Implement production-grade systems leveraging multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources
• Build and maintain agentic workflows using modern frameworks and tool chains
• Design and implement streaming data pipelines using event-driven architectures
• Utilize messaging and streaming systems to support real-time analytics and processing
• Develop indexing and search capabilities for large-scale datasets
• Develop and refine agentic primitives such as prompts, tools, and sub-agents
• Apply AI development concepts including structured outputs, tool/function calling, and context management
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency
• Work directly with analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and identify automation opportunities
• Translate operational challenges into scalable technical solutions
• Support iterative development and continuous improvement of platform capabilities
• Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure reliability and performance
• Support deployment and operational readiness of systems

• 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 developing and maintaining applications serving large user bases
• Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, tool/function calling, and structured outputs
• Experience with distributed or streaming data systems (e.g., event-driven architectures, messaging platforms)
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools
• Strong debugging, refactoring, and system analysis skills

• Experience with agent-based systems or multi-agent orchestration frameworks
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations or security-focused workflows
• Experience deploying systems in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) using container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD automation (e.g., Git-based pipelines)
• Familiarity with retrieval systems such as vector databases or semantic search
• Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (e.g., network or system logs)
• Experience supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
• Experience supporting operational CNO capabilities and environments

• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities
• 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 functional systems
• Commitment to building scalable, maintainable, and impactful solutions

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
• Education assistance and continuing education support
• Up to 5 paid training days per year

• Company-provided apparel
• Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
• Annual holiday celebration

• This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
• Candidates must…