Software Engineer Supporting AI / ML

Software Engineer Supporting AI / ML

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

Anticipated Posting End: 8/29/2025

The Opportunity:
As a key member of our dynamic and forward-thinking AI research team, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our world-class scientists and engineers to create rapid prototypes and tools that showcase the groundbreaking capabilities emerging from our research efforts. With projects spanning the realms of machine learning and artificial intelligence, including computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and more, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation. This role offers a perfect blend of frontend and backend development, making it a thrilling and rewarding position for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. Join us in shaping the future of AI in the defense industry!


Qualifications:
Required: 

• Must be a US Citizen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Top Secret or Top-Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred but not required

• Willingness to gain a Top Secret or TS-SCI clearance with polygraph

• 5+ years of experience in software development (analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance) required
• Understand the Software development life cycle (including front and back end)
• AWS Experience (CDK, SAM, EKS)
• Proficiency with JavaScript and common frontend frameworks such as Angular, React and Svelte
• Backend development experience with common languages like Python, Java, Node.JS, C++, GO, Rust, etc.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for deploying and managing AI applications
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL databases, and message passing middleware such as Redis and Kafka
• Demonstrated experience using rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies
• Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to problems

Desired:
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts
• An understanding of Gen AI tools, techniques, and platforms.
• Experience with deployment/scaling of machine learning models
• Experience integrating multiple applications
• Experience with development in microservice based architectures
• Experience developing and implementing software enhancements to mission systems in various Government agencies
• Experience building scalable solutions to mission problems
• AWS API experience
• AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps and/or, Architect, etc.)
• Security+ Certification
• Top Secret or Top-Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph preferred but not required

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.