Principal Analytic Software Engineer

GliaCell Technologies; Laurel (MS); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term job security

Competitive salaries & bonus opportuni

Challenging work you are passionate ab

Work From Home Opportunities

Annual Professional Development

401K Company Contribution

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies seeks a Principal Analytic Software Engineer in Laurel, MD to drive AI-driven toolchains and autonomous Python workflows for mission-critical government software. You will design, develop, and deploy end-to-end automated pipelines with LLM integration, perform vulnerability analysis, and contribute to tradecraft documentation while engaging with strategic customers.

The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, and 12+ years of SWE experience (BS in CS or

Qualifications

• Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 12+ years Software Engineering experience; BS degree or 4 years additional SWE experience substituted for degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy agentic AI workflows using autonomous planning and tool-use.
• Develop and maintain automated Python workflows.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis.
• Develop and document tradecraft.
• Execute on customer requests.
• Perform customer outreach.

Skills

LLMs & AI pipelines

API integration & orchestration

Python

Data parsing/manipulation

Networking protocols

Open source research

SIGINT knowledge

Git

Jira/Confluence

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***

***Are you a Principal Analytic Software Engineer who is ready for anew challengethat willlaunch your careerto the next level?***

• Tired of being treated like a company drone?
• Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
• Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.

At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.

• We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
• We will develop and support your ownpersonalized training program to continue your individual growth.
• We will provide you withwork that matterswith our mission focused customers, and surround you witha family of brilliant engineers.

Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.

If thissounds interesting to you, then we’d like tohave a discussion regarding your next adventure!If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

• Long term job security
• Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
• Challenging work you are passionate about
• Ability to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description:

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Analytic Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.

• As a hybrid Analyst/Developer, you will utilize your experience in LLM’s and AI-Integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives.
• You will be part of every aspect of the development lifecycle of new tools and plugins, from conceptualization to deployment.
• Your core focus will be architecting agentic Python automations, conducting vulnerability research, and analyzing complex technical data.
• Furthermore, you will be responsible for innovating and documenting new tradecraft and managing strategic customer outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis.
• Develop and document tradecraft.
• Execute on customer requests.
• Perform customer outreach.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. (This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years).
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 12+ years Software Engineering experience and a BS degree in Computer Science or related. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Key Skills:

• Deep experience leveraging LLM’s to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization.
• Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using API’s and orchestration tools.
• Strong Python experience.
• Data parsing/manipulation.
• Networking knowledge and protocols.
• Experience with open source research.
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

Location:

Laurel, Maryland

Salary Range:

The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

Benefits:

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental andVision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Daysof Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.