Software Engineer III

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $209,000 - $266,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer III role, you will serve as a hybrid Analyst/Developer utilizing your experience in LLMs and AI-integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives. In this position, you will participate in every stage of the development lifecycle for new tools and plugins, from initial conceptualization through deployment. Your core focus will involve architecting agentic Python automations, conducting vulnerability research, analyzing complex technical data, innovating and documenting operational tradecraft, and managing strategic customer outreach.

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Required Skills

SKILLS

Design and deploy agentic AI workflows utilizing autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency

Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python

Conduct targeted vulnerability analysis

Develop and document advanced operational tradecraft

Execute on technical customer requests and operational requirements

Perform strategic customer outreach and stakeholder engagement

QUALIFICATIONS Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a 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.

Additional Requirements:

Leverage LLMs to solve complex technical problems with expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization

Integrate AI models into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools

Demonstrate strong Python development skills across complex applications

Parse, manipulate, and transform unstructured datasets for analysis

Apply core networking principles and understand standard network protocols

Conduct open-source research and analytical investigations

Apply foundational knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

Utilize Git for source control and code collaboration

Leverage Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, for workflow management and documentation

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Desired Skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

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About Black Eagle Defense

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.