AI/ML Software Developer - Top Secret Clearance Required

Cathexisfederal; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

Job summary

CATHEXIS seeks an AI/ML Software Developer to join a team of engineers building AI applications. The role requires hands-on experience in JavaScript, Python, or Java, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Eligible candidates will hold an active Top Secret clearance and have 3–5 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required, along with proficiency in OOP, data structures, and algorithms.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or above clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented languages.
• Hands-on understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, profiling & optimization.
• Passion for developing team‑oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other developers, staff and leadership to design solutions that solve customer problems.
• Design, develop, and maintain technical solutions.
• Build and improve tools for users to understand and analyze large-scale data.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, modifications and testing of software and solutions.
• Develop documentation, and collaborate in the development of technical procedures and user support guides.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Java

OOP

Data structures

Algorithms

LLM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

CATHEXIS seeks an AI/ML Software Developer to join a team of engineers building AI applications. The role requires hands-on experience in JavaScript, Python, or Java, and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Eligible candidates will hold an active Top Secret clearance and have 3–5 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required, along with proficiency in OOP, data structures, and algorithms.