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AI Software Engineer – Entry-Level
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-09-09
Listing for:
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer
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.
- 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.
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
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- APIs
- Databases
- Data Processing
- CI/CD Processes
- Secure Coding
- Version Control
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Secret Security Clearance
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Engineering
- Emerging Technologies
- Cybersecurity
- Git
- Cloud Platforms
- AI/ML Libraries
- Automation Tools
- Dev Sec Ops Tools
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