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Visionist, Inc.
Columbia, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Design, develop, and maintain production AI-enabled software applications using Python and modern engineering practices. Collaborate with mission stakeholders to architect LLM-powered workflows and integrate data sources into scalable analytical solutions.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 12 years of experience in software development. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph and proficiency in Python and AI-enabled technologies.
Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Senior Applied AI Engineer - Software Engineering on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.
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Your contributions are…
- Design, develop, and maintain production AI-enabled software applications using Python and modern software engineering practices
- Architect and implement LLM-powered workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and AI agent capabilities that solve mission problems
- Develop backend services, APIs, and data pipelines supporting AI-enabled applications
- Translate natural language user requests into deterministic analytical workflows through integration with mission data sources, databases, and search platforms
- Collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to understand operational workflows and rapidly prototype customer-focused AI solutions
- Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into scalable AI applications
- Evaluate emerging AI frameworks, models, and software engineering techniques for mission applicability
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards, and software design across the team
Requirements for your new career…
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
- 12 years of experience in software development
- Production software development experience using Python
- Experience designing and developing distributed or backend software systems
- Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, or similar technologies
- Experience developing REST APIs and integrating multiple data sources
- Experience working with SQL, Elasticsearch, or other data storage technologies
- Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and software engineering best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience collaborating directly with mission customers to understand requirements and deliver operational solutions
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
- We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
Salary range: $170,000 - $240,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.
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Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all!
Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website! https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do
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U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.
Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.
Applied AI Solutions - Software Development - UX - Data Analytics
We build teams of AI engineers, developers, analysts, designers, and data scientists to create and take responsibility for the success of critical intelligence projects. We tackle difficult problems with enthusiasm and agility, and our programs have real impact on the world. Our prime contracts offer you meaningful career growth and leadership opportunities! Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services, with specialization in the following areas: * Integrating AI/ML technologies into mission systems * Embedding Data Scientists in the analytical process * UX and application development for data analysis * Signal, Cyber, and Exploitation analysis * Network Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment * Data Modeling and Database Design * Software- and hardware-based Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Visionist was founded with the goal of fostering long-term employee ownership and engagement. We’re not for sale, and you are so much more than a number to us. Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) ensures you share in our successes. Visionist is a place where you can have more than just a job!
Offices: 6700 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 440, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US
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