Senior Software Engineer with Poly

BigBear.ai
United States, Maryland, Columbia
Jan 17, 2026
Overview Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML Integration Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site) Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly Are you ready to lead cutting-edge software development that directly impacts national security? BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our elite team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this leadership role, you'll design, develop, and integrate advanced tools that automate data collection, analysis, and presentation for analysts and operators in the CNO domain. This is your opportunity to leverage AI/ML technologies to solve complex challenges, lead projects from inception to delivery, and work directly with mission stakeholders to create solutions that make a real difference. If you're passionate about full-stack development, thrive in leadership roles, and want to see your innovations enhance critical operations, we want to hear from you! What you will do Lead end-to-end projects in the CNO domain, from problem decomposition and design through development, deployment, and maintenance of full-stack data analysis applications. Drive innovation by collaborating with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise cutting-edge solutions. Navigate complex data landscapes to identify and extract relevant information from diverse customer data types. Mentor and collaborate with software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend optimal solutions. Overcome challenges with creative problem-solving and technical expertise. What you need to have Experience: 12+ years of technical experience and a B.S. in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree). Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly (required). Technical Leadership: Production-grade software development experience in Python. Proven experience in the CNO domain, developing tools that address analyst and operator pain points. Expertise leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries. Practical experience with platforms for processing Agency data sets. Collaboration & Communication: Experience with software source control (Git) and Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence). Strong background presenting data analysis results to customers. Proven ability to interact with stakeholders to elicit and refine requirements. What we'd like you to have Leadership Experience: Previous experience leading development teams. AI/ML Expertise: Practical experience in artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, NLP). Domain Knowledge: Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems. Operational Experience: Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations. Modern Technologies: Experience with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes). Full-Stack Development: Experience with web application/UI development. About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Know your rights Employee Rights