Lead Developer - Python, Java & AI

Mindlance; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to join their Cyber AI team in Charlotte and Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, with strong skills in Python, Java, and secure systems. You will work on backend services that support AI-driven workflows, and your role will involve both core engineering and innovation for cybersecurity applications. They offer a hybrid work environment and prioritize technical excellence and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python and Java programming.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with vector retrieval, embeddings and RAG methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services for Cyber AI workflows.
• Develop secure systems using Python and Java.
• Integrate vector retrieval technologies and optimize workflows.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Python

Java

Vector retrieval

Embeddings

Secure systems

Agent-based AI workflows

Tools

Vector databases

Cloud environments

Job description

This range is provided by Mindlance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter learn more.

Base pay rangeh3>

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

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Job Opportunity: Senior Software Engineer 4 – Cyber AI (Security & Agentic Workflows)

Location: Charlotte and Minneapolis (Hybrid – Onsite 3 days/week)

Team: Cybersecurity – Product & Discovery (Cyber AI)

Overview

The Cyber AI organization is expanding its Product & Discovery team and is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Engineer 4) with strong security mindset and hands‑on experience building AI-driven workflows. This team operates at the forefront of secure AI innovation—designing, evaluating, and deploying agentic and intelligent systems that support cyber defense strategy.

This role is ideal for an engineer who can ramp up quickly, thrive in ambiguity, and contribute to discovery‑stage work shaping next‑generation cybersecurity capabilities.

Must have:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong Python and Java
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Vector retrieval
  • Embeddings
• Background in secure systems or cybersecurity
• Experience building or integrating agent‑based AI workflows

Nice to have:

• LLM application design and prompt workflows
• Cloud and distributed systems experience
• Cybersecurity or Threat Intelligence background

What You’ll Do

Core Engineering (80%)

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and components supporting Cyber AI workflows.
• Develop secure, scalable systems using Python and Java.
• Integrate and optimize vector retrieval technologies (vector DBs, embeddings, RAG methods).
• Build, test, and refine agentic workflows in partnership with Product, Solutions, and Framework teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed systems, security tooling, and AI-enabled components.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, solutioning, and long‑term technical strategy.

AI & Workflow Innovation (20%)

• Apply practical GenAI experience to build or enhance agentic workflows supporting cybersecurity use cases.
• Collaborate with Product & Discovery to evaluate new AI-driven opportunities and validate feasibility.
• Identify challenges, edge cases, and risks associated with AI implementations in security environments.
• Work on early‑stage prototypes and iterate quickly based on findings.

Who You Are

• A security‑minded engineer with a strong sense of ownership and curiosity.
• Comfortable working in fast‑moving discovery environments with evolving requirements.
• Able to articulate challenges faced in building AI workflows and propose technical solutions.
• Passionate about modern engineering practices, secure coding, and AI‑driven problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Python and Java.
• Experience with vector retrieval, embeddings, or RAG pipelines.
• Background supporting secure systems, cybersecurity products, or security‑focused development.
• Demonstrated experience building or integrating agentic workflows.
• Proven ability to ramp quickly and contribute in complex engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, etc.).
• Familiarity with LLM application design and prompt‑based workflows.
• Exposure to cloud environments, API design, and distributed computing.
• Prior work in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, or Security Engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across Product, Solutions, and Framework teams.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”