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Senior AI/ML Software Engineer
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$132k-$290k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
12+ YOETS/SCI with Polygraph required; 12+ years software development (10 with Master’s). Proficiency in Python, AI/ML model development, experience with large-scale datasets, Git, Jira, Confluence, Elasticsearch or Splunk.
Guidehouse: Provides management and technology consulting services to diverse organizations.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree, ability to obtain Public Trust, 6+ years hands-on experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, proven experience building production AI/ML solutions (RAG, chatbots), graph analytics, NLP, entity resolution, and cloud deployment (AWS).
540: Builds mission-critical software and cloud systems for government agencies.
4+ YOE4+ years AI/ML or software engineering experience building production ML systems; strong Python, MLOps, CI/CD, containerization, cloud, model monitoring, and security experience; U.S. citizenship and active DoW Secret clearance required.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
5+ YOERequires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Python, and a bachelor's degree with 5+ years, master's with 3+ years, or 10+ years of AI/ML, data science, or software engineering experience.
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
12+ YOETS/SCI with polygraph; Bachelor's or Master’s in CS or related field; 12+ years software development; Python; AI/ML experience; large-data platforms; Git/Jira/Confluence; Elasticsearch or Splunk.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
5+ YOERequires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, programming experience such as Python, and a bachelor's degree with 5+ years, master's with 3+ years, or 10+ years of AI/ML, data science, or software engineering experience.
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, llama.cpp, AWS, Azure, LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, CrewAI, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Opera Browser, Blackberry Browser
Jovian Concepts: Provides technical services and engineering to the intelligence community.
14+ YOERequires TS/SCI clearance with Maryland polygraph, 14 years of software engineering experience, and 3+ years in AI/ML, data science, or software engineering in cyber, intelligence, or national security environments.
Eden Prairie or Minneapolis or Washington or United States
$120k-$215k/yrRemoteFull Time
UnitedHealth GroupNYSE: UNH: Provides health insurance and technology-enabled health care services.
5+ YOEB.S. in computer science or related field; 5+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years operating production ML systems; expert Python; FastAPI; Kubernetes, Docker, Helm; MLOps practices including deployment, versioning, and monitoring.
SimpliGov: Provides cloud-based workflow automation and digital forms for governments.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years shipping LLM or ML features, with depth in agentic systems, RAG, APIs, data pipelines, evaluation, observability, and production ownership.
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
3+ YOEBachelor’s with 5+ years, master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with applied experience; Python and software development expertise; AI/ML, LLM API integration, US citizenship, and ability to obtain FAA Public Trust suitability.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, Go, Java, LLMs, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, OSI
BCT: Delivering mission technology and engineering services for national security.
7+ YOEActive TS/SCI with poly required, 7+ years software engineering experience (or bachelor's + experience), DoD 8570, LLM/customization, API and UI design, security and access control, EM/security measures, Microsoft Office integration.
Boston or Colorado Springs or McLean or Oahu or Remote or Tacoma or Tampa
$180k-$230k/yrRemoteFull Time
Raft: Builds AI and data platforms for U.S. national defense.
6+ YOE6+ years in full-stack production software; distributed systems; Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms; security and compliance knowledge; top-secret clearance eligibility.
The Nuclear Company: Deploys standardized nuclear reactors for utility-scale energy generation.
5+ YOE5+ years shipping ML/AI into production; strong Python; experience with PyTorch/Hugging Face, LLMs and agents, data engineering, cloud (AWS preferred); strong communication; Bachelor’s/Master’s or equivalent experience.
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
5+ YOEBachelor’s plus 5+ years, Master’s plus 3+ years, or PhD with applied software and AI/ML experience; strong Python skills, additional programming language, LLM API integration, and US citizenship with ability to obtain FAA Public Trust.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, Go, Java, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, API, LLM, OSI
Node.Digital: Provides digital automation and AI solutions for government and commercial enterprises.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen with active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred), 5+ years in automation/data/software engineering, Python, AWS data pipelines, Amazon Bedrock, ML pipelines, Git, and ability to obtain DHS EOD suitability.
TIAG: Technology and management solutions provider for government and industry.
8+ YOE8+ years software development experience; strong PHP and backend skills, familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks, AWS and DevOps tooling, experience integrating/deploying LLMs and AI/ML workflows; US citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance.
Rackner: Builds cloud-native software and AI systems for government agencies.
4+ YOE4+ years building LLM, RAG, and prompt-engineered AI; master's or PhD in AI/ML or related; experience with inference pipelines, agentic AI, and delivering LLM-enabled software; strong collaboration and documentation skills.
InterImage: Provides IT modernization and cybersecurity services to federal government agencies.
Strong Python experience, full-stack development, database design (SQL/NoSQL), data pipelines, familiarity with LLMs, API development, and CI/CD practices.
Python, REST API, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, CI/CD, Linux
CATHEXIS: Provides consulting and technology services to federal government agencies.
3+ YOEActive Secret clearance required; Bachelor\u000degree in computer science or related field; 3+ years experience; proficiency with JavaScript, Java or Python, OOP, data structures, algorithms, and modern LLM tools.