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Senior AIML Software Engineer (TSSCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 200000 - 270000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Software Engineering

Job Summary

Description

A day in the life:

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Software Engineer to design build and integrate AI-driven capabilities within secure cloud-based mission systems and analyst workflows. This role will develop full-stack applications and services using technologies such as large language models (LLMs) retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) agentic workflows and other AI/ML approaches to support cyber data analysis and decision-making.

The position combines software engineering AI/ML development and cloud technologies with a focus on rapidly prototyping evaluating and deploying solutions in secure government environments. The Senior AI/ML Software Engineer will work closely with technical teams Cyber Analysts and stakeholders to develop capabilities that address mission requirements and evolving data needs.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop full-stack applications services and tools incorporating LLMs RAG agentic workflows and other AI/ML capabilities.
  • Develop and deploy AI/ML models and solutions for data mining predictive modeling knowledge discovery and cyber data analysis.
  • Integrate AI/ML capabilities into secure cloud-based architectures using standardized APIs and existing system components.
  • Evaluate and monitor model performance using appropriate metrics and representative datasets including monitoring for data and concept drift and supporting model retraining and fine-tuning.
  • Work with Cyber Analysts to respond to vulnerability-related requests and continually improve LLM-enabled capabilities.
  • Analyze data patterns related to system and network misconfigurations.
  • Collaborate with data engineers software developers and stakeholders to define requirements validate results and support mission deliverables.
  • Evaluate internally developed solutions against commercial open-source and industry-standard approaches through analyses of alternatives (AoAs).
  • Ensure AI/ML workflows align with DoW cybersecurity data privacy and access control requirements including within isolated cloud environments.
  • Support knowledge sharing and training by developing tutorials best practices and guidance on AI/ML platforms technologies and implementation approaches.
What you bring to the table:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Systems or a related field.
  • 10 years of relevant software engineering and/or AI/ML experience.
  • Strong Python development skills including experience with APIs and backend services.
  • Experience with modern AI/ML technologies and concepts such as LLMs prompt engineering RAG embeddings and model evaluation.
  • Experience with cloud and platform technologies including AWS and/or Microsoft ecosystems containers data services and secure system integration.
  • Familiarity with databases SQL configuration management and infrastructure automation.
  • Experience supporting AI/ML data cloud or platform engineering efforts within government defense or enterprise environments.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype solutions solve complex technical problems and adapt based on user feedback.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mindwith the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
  • Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $200000 - $270000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
  • Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
  • Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best: As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forget free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
  • Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
  • Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.

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