Principal Python Software Engineer

GliaCell Technologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

PTO 25 days

WFH opportunities

401K

Professional development

Life & disability insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support a U.S. Government customer on a full‑time basis, onsite in Laurel, MD. The role focuses on sustaining mission‑critical software and systems with advanced analytics, ML/AI research, and compliance automation.

The candidate must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and bring extensive experience in software engineering, data analytics, and leading technical initiatives within secure

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 20 years of professional experience and a BS, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a BS.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics tools for compliance and business processes.
• Prototype automation for compliance functions and improve methods.
• Research ML/AI proofs‑of‑concept in the R&D environment.
• Build models and metrics to monitor tools, functions, and data flows.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linux

Git/Gitlab

Jupyter Notebooks

IntelliJ/Eclipse

Spark

SQL

JSON

Job description

An active or re‑installable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.

Job Description: GliaCell is seeking a Principal 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and prototype compliance and business processing analytics and tools.
• Develop new methods for automating compliance functions and improve existing methods.
• Investigate, integrate, and test compliance modernization Machine Learning/AI algorithms and research proof‑of‑concepts in the RD environment.
• Develop models and implement appropriate metrics and monitoring of developed tools, functions, and data flows.

Key Requirements:

• Possess an active or re‑installable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional/Education experience: 20 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Python
• Experience with GM Learn
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Confluence
• Experience developing in a Linux operating environment

Highly Desired Skills:

• Experience with Java and Scala
• Experience with Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON
• Random Forest and ability to do feature development for Random Forest
• Experience with Machine Learning Model building and monitoring
• Experience with Ghostmachine (Map/Reduce)
• Experience with Jupyter Notebooks
• Experience with IntelliJ and/or Eclipse
• Experience with Git/Gitlab and/or Stash/Bitbucket
• Experience with Scikit-learn
• Agency Compliance standards, policies, and authorities
• Experience with Agency corporate systems
• Experience with documentation and reviewing documentation

Desired Skills:

• Data Science skills/background
• Experience with AWS
• Experience implementing ML systems
• Experience with Spark
• Agency AI
• Large Language Models (LLM)
• Machine Learning Feature Development
• Other Machine Learning models and techniques

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

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 and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of 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

To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.

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.