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Sr. Software Engineer

BigBear.ai

Aug 16
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Software
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)

Overview

Software Engineer

Location: On-site - Herndon, VA

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (Polygraph preferred)

Make an Impact with BigBear.ai

Are you ready to create software that makes a tangible difference in the real world? BigBear.ai is looking for a Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). This is your chance to work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform massive volumes of data into actionable insights-helping our customers make smarter, faster decisions.

Why BigBear.ai?

We're not just another tech company-we're a fast-growing leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning. At BigBear.ai, you'll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your voice matters and your work have purpose. We invest in our people with opportunities for growth, recognition, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

What you will do

  • Collaborate with a cross-functional Scrum team to design, develop, and deliver impactful software solutions
  • Enhance and maintain existing systems using Agile DevSecOps practices
  • Apply modern software development tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Work with containerized environments and automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code

What you need to have

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's + 3 years, or 9 years total experience instead of a degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred)
  • Strong Python development skills, especially in workflow orchestration
  • Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
  • Familiarity with state machines, task queues (e.g., Celery), or workflow engines
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and data serialization formats (JSON, XML)

What we'd like you to have

  • Knowledge of API design best practices and data governance
  • Experience with Node.js
  • Familiarity with Django, FastAPI, or Flask frameworks
  • Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to support deployed systems as a privileged user

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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