Entry-Level AI Software Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC; Herndon, Chantilly (VA, VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Junior / Entry-Level AI Software Engineer to support building and deploying AI/ML pipelines in secure environments. You will assist in maintaining data processing workflows, implement foundational code, and help containerize software components.

You will work with senior leads, participate in Agile ceremonies, and gain experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, Python, Docker, and cloud basics in a defense-focused setting.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance and Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 0–4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Basic familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Core understanding of ML concepts and feature engineering.
• Practical competency in Python and scripting tools.
• Experience building and running Docker images.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Basic familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Hands-on exposure to static code analysis and security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).

Responsibilities

• Assist with building and maintaining scalable ML data ingestion pipelines.
• Support code development and scripting using Python and Bash.
• Perform regular unit testing and automated security scanning to ensure code health and compliance.
• Participate in daily Agile activities, code reviews, and backlog refinement sessions.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Agile methodologies

Prompt engineering basics

Model evaluation basics

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Docker

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS/Azure basics

SonarQube

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Junior / Entry-Level AI Software Engineer to support building and deploying AI/ML pipelines in secure environments. You will assist in maintaining data processing workflows, implement foundational code, and help containerize software components.

You will work with senior leads, participate in Agile ceremonies, and gain experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow, Python, Docker, and cloud basics in a defense-focused setting.