Software Engineer - AI​/ML​/Terraform​/C++​/AWS​/GPU

Software Engineer 1 - AI/ML/Terraform/C++/AWS/GPU

Annapolis Junction, MD

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solutions. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Captivation Software is looking for a mid‑level software engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities.

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph; all candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

• Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

• AI/ML development or integration experience.
• Terraform experience with AWS.
• C++, Python, and/or Golang.
• Experience with writing high‑performance/gpu‑enabled applications.
• Experience with large‑scale streaming data analytic systems.

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third‑party staffing/recruiting firms.

• Annual Salary: $130,000 – $270,000 (Depends on Experience)
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (No matching required, vested from Day
  1)
• Above market hourly rates
• $3,600 HSA contribution
• Company‑paid employee medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability, AD&D.

As set forth in Captivation Software’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the protected veteran categories listed below, please indicate accordingly.

A “disabled veteran” is a veteran of the U.S. military entitled to compensation under VA laws or discharged because of a service‑connected disability.

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An “armed forces service medal veteran” served on active duty and participated in a U.S. military operation that earned an armed forces service medal under Executive Order 12985.