Principal Analytic Software Engineer
Job Description
GliaCell is seeking a Principal Analytic Software Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python.
- Conduct vulnerability analysis.
- Develop and document tradecraft.
- Execute on customer requests.
- Perform customer outreach.
Key Requirements
- Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
- (This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years)
- U.S. Citizenship
- 12+ years Software Engineering experience and a BS degree in Computer Science or related.
- Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- Works well independently as well as on a team.
- Strong communication skills.
Key Skills
- Deep experience leveraging LLM’s to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization.
- Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using API’s and orchestration tools.
- Strong Python experience.
- Data parsing/manipulation.
- Networking knowledge and protocols.
- Experience with open source research.
- Familiarity with Git.
- Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
Desired Skills
- Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
Location
Laurel, Maryland
Salary Range
The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000.
Benefits
- CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
- Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
- 11 Federal Government Holidays
- Work From Home Opportunities
- 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
- Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Professional Development
- 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Protection Program
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Monthly Team and Family Events
- Technology Budget
- Global Entry
- Annual Swag Budget
About the Role
At GliaCell, our slogan is “We make It happen.” We will immerse you in the latest technologies, develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth, and provide you with work that matters with our mission-focused customers, surrounded by a family of brilliant engineers.
Qualifications
Our culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists. If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure!
Skills
- Deep experience leveraging LLM’s to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization.
- Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using API’s and orchestration tools.
- Strong Python experience.
- Data parsing/manipulation.
- Networking knowledge and protocols.
- Experience with open source research.
- Familiarity with Git.
- Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
Benefits
- CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
- Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
- Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
- 11 Federal Government Holidays
- Work From Home Opportunities
- 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
- Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Professional Development
- 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Protection Program
- Financial Planning Assistance
- Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Monthly Team and Family Events
- Technology Budget
- Global Entry
- Annual Swag Budget