Software Engineer (SWE), Level 3 [D.26.0151] with Security Clearance

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly Salary Range: $260k-$285k per year with an additional $65k-$71k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions Description: Join a team building the next generation of AI-powered decision support. Our platform combines an AI Copilot and a Deep Research Agent that queries disparate data sources and surfaces synthesized, actionable answers in a single interface - cutting through the noise so operators can focus on mission-critical decisions instead of manual data wrangling. You will be joining a team of ~8-12 developers that are focused on delivering a custom UI, MCP Server, and Agent for the workforce. This is a high-visibility program at the intersection of applied AI and mission-critical operations, where your code directly impacts analysts making time-sensitive decisions. You will work closely with operators, analysts, and other software engineers to integrate AI technologies. Responsibilities: Design and maintain Python services for the AI Copilot and Deep Research Agent, including MCP Server and agent orchestration. Build data pipelines and integrations across operational data sources. Develop search and observability tooling using ElasticSearch, Kibana, and Grafana. Mentor junior developers via code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance. Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions. Skills Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Python, building production-grade services and APIs. Experience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, and/or Grafana. Team leadership, tech lead, or mentorship experience. Experience with relational databases (RDS or similar). Strong communication skills, technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with or interest in emerging AI technologies. Nice to Haves: Experience with AI agent frameworks, LLMs, or RAG systems. Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar tool-orchestration frameworks. Experience leading a team of developers. YOE Requirement: 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.