AI Software Engineer

OverviewJoin a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.We've been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.Position Summary Credence has an immediate need for an AI Software Engineer to join our growing AI and Automation practice. You will be a technical anchor in our AI and Automation practice. You'll apply foundational AI skills to build and deploy data-driven solutions. Under mentorship from senior AI leaders, you'll drive agentic AI development lifecycles and collaborate across engineering, data, and stakeholder teams to deliver high-impact, cloud-native AI capabilities that advance federal missions.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed belowGenerative AI & LLM UsageContribute to projects using generative AI and LLMs, helping to prototype, customize, and refine AI powered capabilitiesAgentic AI System DevelopmentSupport end-to-end AI development: model selection, agent creation, tool calling, response synthesis, and ambient background agentsAI Software EngineerMaintain strong software engineering principles while leveraging the latest advancements in AI code generation to accelerate your workflowsCollaborative EngineeringWork alongside data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists to develop operational agent AI systemsCloud EnablementHelp automate model deployment workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration toolsProduction Monitoring & OptimizationMonitor AI systems post-deployment, perform performance tuning, and apply best practices for reliability and scalabilityTechnical Rigor & DocumentationWrite clean, well-documented code following industry and federal guidelines; support reproducible developmentProfessional GrowthStay current on AI/ML trends and tools and actively learn from senior team members through mentorship and technical design reviewsRequirementsWhat You BringBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field1-5 years of hands-on experience delivering AI/ML solutionsExperience in generative AI, working with LLMs, and adding tool calls (MCP)Experience with agentic frameworks such as Agent2Agent Protocol, Mastra, Strands, AgentCore, and/or Gemini Agent PlatformDeep understanding of AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, BedrockTypescript proficiency and familiarity with key libraries and frameworks (Nx, NextJS, Mastra, Vercel AI SDK, Playwright, Jest, Vite)Python proficiency and familiarity with libraries and frameworks (uv, Pydantic, FastAPI, CrewAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Unstructured)Experience deploying applications using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)Experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity)Strong communication skills and client-oriented mindsetU.S. Citizenship with eligibility for DoD Secret clearancePreferredCurious and experimental about the latest innovations in AI with an orientation toward the relentless pursuit of delivering mission impactExposure to adjacent skillsets such as data engineering, data science, UI/UX, cloud engineering, and platform engineering to understand the entire software ecosystemExperience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Open Tofu, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation to deploy cloud native applicationsKnowledge of federal cybersecurity, RMF, FedRAMP, or regulatory frameworksWhy This Role MattersReal-World Impact — Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-beingGrowth-Oriented Environment — Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practicesCulture of Empowerment — You'll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission successSalary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness Resources