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Dark Wolf

AI Software Engineer - Expert

Dark Wolf
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senior full-time $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 Chantilly, VA

First indexed 24 Oct 2026

Description

Dark Wolf is seeking an AI Software Engineer - Expert to lead the technical architecture, optimization, and implementation of high-throughput AI platforms.

You will be responsible for building complex agentic LLM workflows, optimizing model performance for resource-constrained environments, managing multi-cloud architecture, and driving software engineering best practices across development pods.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the architectural execution and implementation of enterprise AI applications and complex agent workflows.
  • Optimize model inference speed, memory efficiency, and quantization techniques for air-gapped deployments.
  • Design resilient multi-cloud container infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling.
  • Establish security scanning frameworks and lead vulnerability remediation efforts across production systems.
  • Serve as a technical lead, driving Agile sprint deliverables, managing technical debt, and mentoring engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Experience: 7-10+ years of software engineering and systems architecture experience, with demonstrated leadership.

Technical Competencies:

  • AI Frameworks: Advanced knowledge of RAG architectures, framework customization, and orchestration strategies.
  • AI Models: Expertise in model quantization, distillation, and custom multi-agent system design.
  • Machine Learning: Extensive experience with MLOps pipeline automation, model inference optimization, and deployment lifecycle.
  • Programming & Scripting: High-level mastery of Python, C++, Go, and asynchronous programming design.
  • Containerization: Deep experience with Kubernetes cluster management, service mesh integration, and orchestration.
  • Agile Frameworks: Proven experience acting as a Technical Pod Lead or Scrum Master driving development execution.
  • Multi-Cloud Architecture: Multi-cloud systems architecture experience using Terraform and cloud-native frameworks.
  • Security Scanning Tooling: Expert knowledge of DevSecOps security integrations, compliance checks, and remediation strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
  • Proven track record deploying complex AI models in classified, air-gapped intelligence networks.

Target Salary Range: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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