Agentic AI Developer

Fairygodboss; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Fairygodboss is seeking an Agentic AI Developer in Columbia, Maryland, to design and deploy AI systems that perform tasks independently. The role requires strong Python skills and experience with modern AI frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with large language models and containerized environments. Join a team committed to innovation and solving real-world challenges through AI technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing applications with large language models (LLMs).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous AI agents for complex tasks.
• Integrate AI agents with APIs and databases.
• Optimize prompts and agent decision-making.

Skills

Python development

AI applications with LLMs

LangChain

AI observability tools

Conversational AI interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Description

Agentic AI Developer

Who We Are:

Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Agentic AI Developer to design, develop, and deploy autonomous AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention. This role focuses on building intelligent AI agents and multi-agent systems that integrate with enterprise tools, APIs, and data sources to solve real-world operational challenges.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications using modern LLM frameworks, containerized environments, and cloud-native development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing tasks independently.
• Build and orchestrate multi-agent workflows using modern AI frameworks and tooling.
• Develop AI-enabled applications using large language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures.
• Integrate AI agents with APIs, databases, enterprise systems, and external services.
• Build conversational and human-in-the-loop interfaces for AI systems.
• Develop observability, tracing, and evaluation pipelines for AI workflows and agent performance.
• Containerize and deploy AI applications using Docker-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity teams, researchers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable AI capabilities.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and source control workflows using GitLab.
• Optimize prompts, memory systems, context handling, and agent decision-making.
• Research and prototype emerging agentic AI techniques and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience developing applications with large language models (LLMs).
• Experience building AI applications using LangChain.
• Experience with AI observability and tracing tools such as Langfuse.
• Experience developing conversational AI interfaces using Chainlit.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience managing repositories and CI/CD workflows using GitLab.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, vector databases, and modern backend architectures.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and agent orchestration concepts.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing multi-agent systems and autonomous workflows.
• Familiarity with vector databases and embedding technologies.
• Experience deploying AI services in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of AI safety, governance, and observability best practices.
• Experience working in cybersecurity, defense, research, or mission-focused environments.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one (if applicable).

Technical Stack:

• Python
• LangChain
• Langfuse
• Chainlit
• Docker
• GitLab
• LLM APIs and AI model providers
• REST APIs and microservices
• Vector databases and RAG architectures

Desired Traits:

• Passion for emerging AI technologies and autonomous systems.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly technical environments.
• Strong ownership mentality and willingness to prototype rapidly.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and mission-oriented.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Original Posting:

May 22, 2026

Pay and Benefits:

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.