Senior AI/ML Software Engineer | TS/SCI Clearance

Cathexisfederal; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

Job summary

Cathexisfederal in Tysons, VA, is seeking a Senior AI/ML Software Developer with TS/SCI clearance to join a team of skilled engineers. You will develop AI applications using JavaScript, Java, or Python and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, modern LLM tooling, and delivering high-quality code. Salary ranges from $148,000 to $179,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI CI Poly or FS Poly clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented languages.
• Hands-on experience with OOP, data structures, algorithms, profiling & optimization.
• Passion for team-oriented engineering solutions and code quality.
• Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other developers, staff and leadership to design solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain technical solutions.
• Build and improve tools for large-scale data understanding and analysis.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of software and solutions.
• Develop documentation and contribute to technical procedures and user guides.

Skills

OO programming

Data structures

Algorithms

LLM tooling

Team-oriented solutions

Code quality

Education

Bachelor7s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

JavaScript

Java

Python

Job description

Cathexisfederal in Tysons, VA, is seeking a Senior AI/ML Software Developer with TS/SCI clearance to join a team of skilled engineers. You will develop AI applications using JavaScript, Java, or Python and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, modern LLM tooling, and delivering high-quality code. Salary ranges from $148,000 to $179,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.