Lead Software & AI Engineer

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San Diego, CA

contract TS/SCI Job Description

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Job Title: Lead Software & AI Engineer

Clearance: Active TS/SCI or TS/SCI Eligible (Completed Tier 5 Investigation Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: San Diego, CA

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software & AI Engineer to support the development and integration of modern software solutions leveraging microservices, containerized architectures, and Artificial Intelligence technologies. This role will help deliver advanced operational capabilities across Department of Defense environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions.

• Build and deploy applications utilizing microservices and containerized architectures.

• Develop, integrate, or support Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities.

• Collaborate with engineering, DevSecOps, and mission stakeholders.

• Support software deployment and sustainment activities in secure environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI eligibility with completed Tier 5 investigation.

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.

• Experience with microservices, containers, and Kubernetes.

• Experience developing or integrating AI, ML, or LLM technologies into operational systems.

• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices.