Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 204,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD, is seeking a senior AI engineer to design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and boost system efficiency.

The role requires deep LLM experience, expert Python skills, data parsing capabilities, and the ability to integrate AI into production pipelines using APIs and orchestration tools, with TS/SCI clearance with polygraph expected.

Qualifications

• Deep experience leveraging LLMs to solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools.
• Strong Python experience.
• Data parsing/manipulation skills.
• Networking knowledge and protocols understanding.
• Experience with open source research.
• Knowledge of end-to-end signals intelligence collection and analysis systems.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with offensive security operations capabilities and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis.

Skills

LLMs

Python

Data parsing

Networking

Open source

Signals intelligence

Git

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

This position involves using expertise in large language models (LLMs) and AI-integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives within the team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis.

Required Skills

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

Nice to Have

• Experience with offensive security operations capabilities and operations.
• Knowledge of vulnerability research techniques.

Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or 16 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000