AI/ML Software Engineer (Secret Clearance) – Government Tech & Data

Cathexisfederal; Tysons, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

Job summary

CATHEXIS Federal seeks an AI/ML Software Developer to join a team of skilled engineers in building AI applications. The role requires hands-on experience in JavaScript, Python or Java and collaboration across teams to tackle complex problems.

The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance or higher, a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a focus on secure, high-quality

Qualifications

• Active Secret or above clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with OOP, data structures, and 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

Java

Python

OOP

Data structures

Algorithms

LLM tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

JavaScript

Java

Python

Job description

CATHEXIS Federal seeks an AI/ML Software Developer to join a team of skilled engineers in building AI applications. The role requires hands-on experience in JavaScript, Python or Java and collaboration across teams to tackle complex problems.

The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance or higher, a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a focus on secure, high-quality