Renowned for their deep technical expertise, our client brings together comprehensive capabilities across all aspects of CNO. Founded and run by engineers, their team of CNO experts makes a direct impact on our nation's security every single day. They offer an exceptional experience for cleared, tech-savvy professionals seeking impact and fulfillment and offer a robust, extensive contract portfolio across Maryland and Virginia, including their own PRIME contract. They prioritize respect, open communication, and employee satisfaction with flexible work policies, fully-paid health benefits, generous PTO (5+ weeks & federal holidays), competitive compensation, unlimited training and tuition reimbursement, and a 10% 401k match.

They are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead the design and development of LLM applications and services. 

Relevant Qualifications:
-12+ years of professional experience
-Software Development experience with AI (LLM, RAG, etc.)
-Experience with Python, Java, or Go
-Strong experience with cloud platforms
-Experience with containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
-Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible)
-Experience with CI/CD pipelines

 Preferred:
-Experience with Large Language Models
-Knowledge of MLOps 

This role is located in Columbia, MD and the work requires a TS/SCI + Full-Scope Polygraph.