Sr Software Engineer (Agentic Systems)
Columbia, MDSoftware Engineer (Agentic Systems) – Level III
Location: Columbia, MD
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior (12+ years)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Agentic Systems Development
- 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 toolchains
Real-Time Data & Analytics Engineering
- 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
AI/ML System Integration
- 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
Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Development
- 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
Platform Maintenance & Operations
- Maintain and support production-grade agentic platforms
- Troubleshoot system issues and ensure reliability and performance
- Support deployment and operational readiness of systems
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Desired Attributes
- 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
Benefits & Total Compensation
Compensation & Retirement
- 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
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 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)
Health & Insurance
- 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
Education & Professional Development
- Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
- Education assistance and continuing education support
- Up to 5 paid training days per year
Additional Benefits
- Company-provided apparel
- Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
- Annual holiday celebration
Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.
Additional Information
- This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
- Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
- U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.