Senior AI Software Engineer & SME - Enterprise ML

Dark Wolf; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf, located in Chantilly/Herndon, VA, seeks an AI Software Engineer SME to architect and lead enterprise-scale AI/ML initiatives, guiding stakeholders on high-impact AI strategies. You will shape architectural vision, design novel AI systems, and oversee multi-cloud and air-gapped infrastructure.

Role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a BS in a technical field (MS preferred), and 15+ years in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the end-to-end technical execution of enterprise-scale AI software systems.
• Serve as the principal technical authority on novel AI frameworks, LLMs, and high-assurance ML capabilities.
• Define enterprise security standards and mandate security scanning tool integrations across complex systems.
• Set the strategic vision for multi-cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped infrastructure design.
• Interface directly with executive and agency leadership to align software engineering roadmaps with high-priority mission objectives.

Skills

AI Frameworks

AI Models

Machine Learning

Programming & Scripting

Containerization

Agile Frameworks

Multi-Cloud Architecture

Security Scanning Tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Python

C++

Go

Job description

Dark Wolf, located in Chantilly/Herndon, VA, seeks an AI Software Engineer SME to architect and lead enterprise-scale AI/ML initiatives, guiding stakeholders on high-impact AI strategies. You will shape architectural vision, design novel AI systems, and oversee multi-cloud and air-gapped infrastructure.

Role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a BS in a technical field (MS preferred), and 15+ years in software engineering.