Software Engineer

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled software applications and workflows to support data-driven analysis and mission objectives. You will build AI-enabled capabilities, APIs, and automation tools, while deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, security measures, and governance across production environments.

A Top Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, AI, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or related field.
• SIX+ years of relevant experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications and AI-enabled systems.
• Experience with software engineering, application development, testing, system integration, and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications, workflows, and user-facing tools for data-driven analysis and decision-making.
• Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, analytics solutions, APIs, and automation into mission applications and business processes.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, release management, and recovery processes.
• Implement data governance, access controls, auditability, and security measures for sensitive information.
• Deploy, evaluate, and maintain AI-enabled capabilities including local LLMs, OCR/NLP, ranking models, APIs, and automation tools.

Skills

Software development

AI-enabled systems

CI/CD pipelines

APIs

Security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science or related field

Tools

APIs

OCR/NLP services

AI models

Cloud services

Version control

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Design, develop, and maintain software applications, workflows, and user-facing tools that support data-driven analysis and operational decision-making. Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, analytics solutions, APIs, and automation services into mission applications and business processes. Deploy, configure, evaluate, and maintain software and AI models to ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and usability. Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automated testing, release management, and recovery processes. Implement data governance, access controls, auditability, and security measures to protect sensitive information and system integrity. Monitor application and model performance, identify issues, and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and user experience. Collaborate with technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support mission objectives. Produce technical documentation, assessments, and recommendations that support system operations, modernization, and continuous improvement. Deploy, evaluate, and maintain AI-enabled capabilities including local LLMs, OCR/NLP services, ranking models, APIs, and automation tools while implementing governance, auditability, version control, privacy protections, recipient‑specific delivery controls, sanitization workflows, and operational monitoring to ensure reliability and performance across production environments.

What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “TOP SECRET” security clearance. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field. SIX (6)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, platforms, analytics solutions, or AI-enabled systems. Experience with software engineering, application development, testing, system integration, and modern development practices.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience supporting intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or other mission-focused environments. Experience with AI/ML, data analytics, automation, knowledge management, or decision‑support technologies. Experience deploying, operating, or evaluating software platforms, cloud services, or AI-enabled capabilities. Experience developing technical assessments, operational frameworks, strategic plans, or modernization initiatives. Experience integrating diverse stakeholder requirements across organizations and functional teams. Experience leading technical initiatives, projects, or teams. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, system performance, and mission outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.

Salary Range:

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail].

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail].

Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.

With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.

Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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