Junior Software Engineer I (AI Focus) with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support analysts by developing software that integrates AI into security operations workflows. You will work under senior engineers to ensure AI tools are stable and integrated into existing toolsets.

Responsibilities include building agentic integrations with Python, leveraging multiple AI models and data sources, and creating tools within modern frameworks. TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required for the Columbia, MD location.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 7 years without degree.
• Experience developing with HTTP-based APIs and data handling.
• Ability to translate data into customer-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production.
• Build tools and agentic workflows within frameworks like PydanticIA, Langgraph, and DeepAgents.

Skills

Python

JSON

REST APIs

Data manipulation

Prompt engineering

Context management

Structured outputs

Tool/function calling

Agentic workflows

Multi-agent orchestration

Retrieval systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Software Engineer I - AI Integration We are seeking a Software Engineer I to support analysts and operators by developing and refining the software that integrates AI capabilities into advanced security operations workflows. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure AI tools are stable, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into the customer's existing toolset. Responsibilities:

• Develop agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production.
• Build tools and agentic workflows within modern frameworks like PydanticIA, Langgraph, and DeepAgents. Required Skills:
• Proficiency in Python, particularly in handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation.
• Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries.
• Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, and tool/function calling.
• Familiarity with software source control (Git) and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with presenting data analysis results to customers.
• Nice to Have:
• Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration.
• Familiarity with signals intelligence collection and analysis systems.
• Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows.
• Gitlab CICD automation.
• Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search). Experience Required: 3 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 7 years without degree Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $138,000 - $163,000