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.