Sr. Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location: On-site - Herndon, VA

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (Polygraph preferred)

Make an Impact with BigBear.ai

Are you ready to create software that makes a tangible difference in the real world? BigBear.ai is looking for a Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). This is your chance to work on cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform massive volumes of data into actionable insights-helping our customers make smarter, faster decisions.

Why BigBear.ai?

We're not just another tech company-we're a fast-growing leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning. At BigBear.ai, you'll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your voice matters and your work have purpose. We invest in our people with opportunities for growth, recognition, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional Scrum team to design, develop, and deliver impactful software solutions
• Enhance and maintain existing systems using Agile DevSecOps practices
• Apply modern software development tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Work with containerized environments and automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's + 3 years, or 9 years total experience instead of a degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred)
• Strong Python development skills, especially in workflow orchestration
• Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Familiarity with state machines, task queues (e.g., Celery), or workflow engines
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and data serialization formats (JSON, XML)

• Knowledge of API design best practices and data governance
• Experience with Node.js
• Familiarity with Django, FastAPI, or Flask frameworks
• Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to support deployed systems as a privileged user

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.