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AI Software Engineer – Entry-Level

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Support the development of scalable backend services, APIs, and data-driven applications.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
  • Participate in AI and machine learning solution development, integration, testing, and documentation.
  • Work with cloud platforms and modern software development tools to support application delivery.
  • Contribute to Agile development activities, including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects during development and quality assurance cycles.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and engineering artifacts.
  • Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including secure coding, version control, testing, and CI/CD processes.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, including Generative AI, machine learning, cloud computing, automation, and modern software development practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Type Script.
  • Understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, software engineering, data engineering, or emerging technologies through coursework, projects, research, or personal initiatives.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Preferred:
    Internship, research, co-op, hackathon, or capstone project experience related to software development, AI, machine learning, or data engineering.
  • Preferred:
    Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Preferred:
    Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
  • Preferred:
    Knowledge of APIs, databases, data processing, or cloud-native architectures.
  • Preferred:
    Exposure to AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or data analytics.
  • Preferred:
    Interest in cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops , automation, or data engineering.
  • Preferred:
    Experience with Python-based development or AI/ML libraries through academic projects.
  • Preferred:
    Active Security Clearance.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Type Script, with a solid understanding of software development fundamentals and methodologies such as Agile. Capable of developing AI-enabled solutions and scalable backend services while maintaining technical documentation and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Programming Skills in Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or Type Script
  • AI and Machine Learning Solution Development
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Agile Development Methodologies
  • Technical Documentation Development
Hard Skills
  • Software Development Fundamentals
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • APIs
  • Databases
  • Data Processing
  • CI/CD Processes
  • Secure Coding
  • Version Control
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Engineering
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Cybersecurity
Tools & Technologies
  • Git
  • Cloud Platforms
  • AI/ML Libraries
  • Automation Tools
  • Dev Sec Ops  Tools
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