Software/Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic AI Systems - R139

Expedition Technology; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

401k Plan

Student loan assistance

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Event Tickets

Onsite Fitness Center

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

Expedition Technology in Herndon, VA, seeks a Software / Machine Learning Engineer to build intelligent systems that combine machine learning, automation, and modern software engineering.

This role focuses on delivering next-generation AI-enabled workflows, designing APIs, data pipelines, and scalable backend services using Python in cloud-native environments. Collaboration with researchers to deploy ML capabilities is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing production software using Python.
• Experience designing and implementing backend services and APIs.
• Experience building, deploying, integrating, or supporting machine learning systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments and AWS services.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized deployment technologies.
• Understanding of machine learning workflows, model deployment, and inference pipelines.
• Familiarity with retrieval systems, knowledge-based systems, search technologies, or RAG architectures.
• Experience integrating multiple services, APIs, or models into end-to-end workflows.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and using command-line tooling.
• Experience using Git-based development workflows and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and solve challenging technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Work with a talented, collaborative team in an Agile environment to develop new AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and develop software systems that integrate machine learning models into operational workflows.
• Build agentic workflows that can automatically perform inference, gather additional information, query tools and services, and disseminate results.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python, containerized technologies, and cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to deploy and operationalize machine learning capabilities.
• Design and implement APIs and data pipelines that support model execution, information retrieval, and downstream consumers.
• Develop retrieval-based and knowledge-enhanced workflows to support difficult reasoning and analysis tasks.
• Contribute to SDLC best practices, automated testing, and software quality initiatives.
• Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability bottlenecks across the system.
• Help shape the architecture of next-generation AI and machine learning systems.

Job description

Expedition Technology (EXP) is seeking a Software / Machine Learning Engineer who enjoys building intelligent systems that combine machine learning, automation, and modern software engineering. We're looking for engineers who can develop scalable production software while integrating machine learning models, AI services, and automated workflows to solve challenging real-world problems.

This role focuses on building next-generation AI-enabled systems that orchestrate machine learning models, gather and analyze information from multiple sources, and deliver actionable results to users in mission environments. We hire people who excel at what they do and empower them to innovate with flexibility and autonomy.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Work with a talented, collaborative team in an Agile environment to develop new AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and develop software systems that integrate machine learning models into operational workflows.
• Build agentic workflows that can automatically perform inference, gather additional information, query tools and services, and disseminate results.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python, containerized technologies, and cloud-native architectures.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to deploy and operationalize machine learning capabilities.
• Design and implement APIs and data pipelines that support model execution, information retrieval, and downstream consumers.
• Develop retrieval-based and knowledge-enhanced workflows to support difficult reasoning and analysis tasks.
• Contribute to SDLC best practices, automated testing, and software quality initiatives.
• Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability bottlenecks across the system.
• Help shape the architecture of next-generation AI and machine learning systems.

Qualifications we're seeking:

• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Active Secret clearance at minimum. Active TS/SCI security clearance strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing production software using Python.
• Experience designing and implementing backend services and APIs.
• Experience building, deploying, integrating, or supporting machine learning systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments and AWS services.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized deployment technologies.
• Understanding of machine learning workflows, model deployment, and inference pipelines.
• Familiarity with retrieval systems, knowledge-based systems, search technologies, or RAG architectures.
• Experience integrating multiple services, APIs, or models into end-to-end workflows.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and using command-line tooling.
• Experience using Git-based development workflows and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and solve challenging technical problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large language models (LLMs), agentic systems, or AI workflow orchestration.
• Experience with computer vision, object detection, or multi-modal machine learning systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or message-based processing.
• Experience deploying ML applications in AWS environments.
• Experience supporting systems in classified or mission-critical environments.

Why EXP?

At Expedition Technology, you'll work on challenging national security problems at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. You'll help develop intelligent systems that transform complex data into actionable insight while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and mission impact.

What we offer our team:

Expedition Technology (EXP) offers a flexible, self-directed benefits package that is designed to fit your individual needs. Benefits include:

• Company-paid, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Up to 45 days of PTO
• up to 12% 401k contribution - Traditional and Roth options available
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5250/year available
• Referral bonus program
• Free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts and more
• Free, onsite fitness center, onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost meals
• A collaborative, creative and supportive culture where you will be encouraged to push boundaries, take risks and enjoy the rewards.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.