Software Engineer 1 - (Python, AI, REST APIs)
Junior-to-mid software engineer at Akina (Columbia, MD) building Python-based AI agent integrations that weave multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources into CNO workflows using frameworks like PydanticAI and LangGraph. Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; salary $169k-$207k.
- Compensation
- $169K–$207K / yr
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a software engineer on similar programs
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or 4 additional years of SWE experience)
- Proficiency in Python, particularly handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation
- Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries
- Understanding of AI development concepts: prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, tool/function calling
- Familiarity with Git and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
- Familiarity with presenting data analysis results to customers
Nice to have
- Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration
- Basic knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
- Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows
- GitLab CI/CD automation
- Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search)
- Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations
- Practical experience in one or more AI domains (intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs)
- Familiarity with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
Full description
Software Engineer 1 - (Python, AI, REST APIs)Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-16-064-SWE1
Location: Columbia, Maryland
Description:
We are seeking a Software Engineer I with a focus on AI to support analysts and operators by developing and refining the software that integrates AI capabilities into CNO workflows. In this role, you will integrate diverse data sources and external APIs with MCP tools to enable seamless, scalable system interoperability. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure AI tools are stable, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into the customer's existing toolset.
- Develop agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production.
- Build tools and agentic workflows within modern frameworks like PydanticIA, Langgraph, and DeepAgents.
- Interact with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise solutions.
- Navigate customer data types to identify and extract relevant information.
- Collaborate with other software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend pathways for fixes.
Position Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, particularly in handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation.
- Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries.
- Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, and tool/function calling.
- Familiarity with software source control (Git) and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
- Familiarity with presenting data analysis results to customers.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration.
- Basic knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
- Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows.
- Gitlab CICD automation.
- Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search).
- Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations.
- Practical experience in one or more artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs).
- Familiarity with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
SWE1 Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.