Software Engineer III (Cloud & AI Systems Engineering)

Software Engineer III (Cloud & AI Systems Engineering)

Job Type:Full-Time
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Position Overview

The Software Engineer will serve on an integrated product development team supporting a full-featured service hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and sustaining advanced capabilities, including AI-driven systems. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, optimization, and operational support, while working within an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and integrate software capabilities within a cloud-based environment
• Support deployment and sustainment of services on large-scale compute clusters and AWS infrastructure
• Design and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement and support AI/ML-driven capabilities, including LLM-based solutions
• Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-aligned solutions
• Support operational activities, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and system enhancements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • Substitution: Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience on similar projects may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Fourteen (14) years of Software Engineering experience
  • Alternative: Eighteen (18) years of experience without a degree

Required Technical Skills

• Experience with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic AI systems
• Experience with AWS cloud architecture and system design
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Strong Java development experience, particularly for distributed systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience optimizing performance for large-scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting production cloud environments and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and system reliability engineering principles

Benefits and Compensation:

Health and Insurance Coverage:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid premiums for select high-quality medical plans, with additional plan options available to meet varying needs.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage available for employees and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits:

• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan equal to 10% of salary each pay period.
• No employee contribution required to receive employer contributions.
• Immediate vesting of employer contributions upon hire.

Incentives and Bonuses:

• Employee referral bonus program, including initial and retention incentives.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.

Leave and Work-Life Balance:

• Four (4) weeks of paid annual leave.
• Eleven (11) paid federal holidays, with flexible scheduling options where permitted.
• Telework opportunities based on role and contract requirements.
• Additional administrative leave for inclement weather or operational disruptions where telework is not feasible.
• Bereavement leave for immediate family members.
• Parental leave for birth or adoption, with potential eligibility for short-term disability benefits.

Professional Development:

• Annual education reimbursement (up to $5,250) for accredited degree programs relevant to job responsibilities.
• Additional funding for professional development, including training, certifications, and industry conferences.

Equipment and Allowances:

• Reimbursement (up to $1,000 every two years) for home office and technical equipment.
• Annual allowance for professional apparel and related items.

Wellness and Employee Support:

• Monthly wellness stipend to support fitness memberships, programs, equipment, or recreational activities.
• Access to programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Recognition and Culture:

• Formal employee recognition program with opportunities for awards and incentives.
• Participation in employee engagement initiatives, team events, and organizational activities designed to promote collaboration and workplace satisfaction.

Additional Information:

• Candidates may be required to complete technical assessments as part of the selection process.

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.