Software Engineer, Applied AI - Clearance Required

Bti36021; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 96,900 - 247,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid healthcare premiums

Competitive salaries and performance bonuses

Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays

401K matching

Career development and in-house training

Job summary

BTI360 in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking talented Software Engineers to join their team. You'll develop and maintain applications focused on data discovery and leverage advanced AI techniques. The position offers competitive salaries, paid healthcare, and generous PTO.

Successful candidates will have strong software engineering skills, preferably in Python or NodeJS, and must maintain a residence within two hours of Herndon, VA for onsite collaboration as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills using object-oriented principles.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable software in a cloud environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data systems for GenAI applications.
• Participate in design reviews and promote technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions.

Skills

Software engineering skills (Python or NodeJS)

Understanding of software testing and code quality

Experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred)

Effective communication for collaboration

Active Security Clearance

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Team

Here at BTI360, we’ve built a culture that’s passionate about developing software engineers. Software doesn't build itself. People do. In fact, teams of people do. That's why our primary focus is on developing better craftsmen, better teammates, and better technical leaders. By putting people first, we're not just giving our teammates more opportunities to grow, we're also raising the bar of the software we ship. BTI360 previously has been voted 10 years in a row as a TOP Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

BTI360 is a data discovery company, using AI to transform proprietary data into actionable insights that directly support our customer's mission. We’re looking for multiple Software Engineers to join our growing team, and we have opportunities available for engineers across a wide range of experience levels that bring the expertise, creativity, and leadership to drive innovative solutions that apply advanced AI techniques to solve complex problems. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by leveraging cutting‑edge technology, data, and a deep understanding of mission‑driven challenges.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with teammates and stakeholders in a Lean Agile environment to build mission‑critical applications focused on data discovery and analysis
• Develop and maintain context‑aware data systems to provide GenAI applications with domain‑specific knowledge and situational awareness
• Participate in system architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to promote technical excellence
• Leverage modern build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery speed
• Ensure reliability, observability, and security in AI‑driven systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end AI solutions

You might thrive in this role if you have the following skills:

• Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher) or the ability to obtain one
• Strong software engineering skills using object‑oriented principles – Python or NodeJS preferred
• Strong understanding of software testing, code quality, and deployment best practices
• Experience designing and implementing scalable and maintainable software in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) leveraging foundational services for computing, identity management, and networking
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Candidates must maintain a primary residence within a two‑hour drive of Herndon, VA to support onsite collaboration as needed.

You may excel in this role if you have also these skills:

• Experience integrating GenAI and LLMs into production software applications leveraging techniques such as retrieval‑augmented generation and agentic AI
• Familiarity with AI development frameworks and tooling such as LangChain
• Ability to engineer solutions that process and extract value from large‑scale structured and unstructured data
• Experience with source control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipeline tools such as AWS CodeBuild (preferred), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications with tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus/Grafana (preferred), CloudWatch, or ELK/EFK
• Contributions to open‑source libraries or community projects or personal projects

The base salary pay range for this role is $96,900 - $247,900. This range reflects base compensation only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or additional pay incentives associated with the opportunity.

BTI360 benefits for full‑time teammates

• Fully paid healthcare premiums
• Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
• Career development and in‑house training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays
• 401K dollar for dollar matching up to 6% annually -v ested immediately on day 1
• Giving Back: Serving communities locally and across the globe
• Social Events (happy hours, golf tournament, BTI360 Family Festival and more)

Commitment to Fairness and Inclusion

At BTI360, we believe that unlocking the potential of others is not just a mission—it's the heart of our culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can grow each day, lead with humility, and do the right thing. Our core values guide us in developing software that makes a difference, primarily serving national security customers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate fairness and are dedicated to creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion where everyone can bring their true selves to work.

Join us in a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your potential is unlocked. Together, we develop great software fast and deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.