Principal AI Software Developer

Pyramid Systems, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is seeking a Principal AI Software Developer to lead the development of AI-enabled systems in federal environments. Responsibilities include defining architecture strategy, establishing modernization roadmaps, and overseeing advanced AI solutions.

Applicants should have extensive software engineering experience with a focus on AI technologies, as well as proficiency in Python and cloud-native platforms.

Qualifications

  • 12-15+ years of software engineering experience, including 6-8+ years in AI-enabled systems.
  • Deep experience with multi-environment deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Define AI and application architecture strategy at the enterprise level.
  • Establish long-term modernization roadmaps for federal systems.
  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Python
Experience with cloud-native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Leadership in software engineering projects

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Serving as a lead enterprise architect and AI engineering authority, the full-time Principal AI Software Developer will define and deliver large‑scale, mission‑critical AI‑enabled systems while engaging with executive‑level stakeholders and driving AI governance and innovation in federal environments.

Key responsibilities
  • Define AI and application architecture strategy at the enterprise level across multiple programs
  • Establish long‑term modernization roadmaps for federal systems, ensuring alignment with mission outcomes and compliance
  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions and oversee multiple concurrent development efforts
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 12-15+ years of software engineering experience, including 6-8+ years in AI-enabled systems
  • Expert‑level proficiency in Python and modern backend frameworks
  • Deep experience with cloud‑native platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and multi‑environment deployments
  • Prior experience serving as Lead Architect or Technical Director on federal programs
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