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Sr. Software Engineer (AI/ML)

Themis Insight Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Columbia Full-time Senior AI Engineering

At a glance

Senior AI Engineering role at Themis Insight. Columbia · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $161,745–$225,300 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Themis Insight has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$161,745 – $225,300
What the middle half of senior AI engineering roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 435 postings that stated pay, median $195,000. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAI Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationColumbia
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain scalable applications and prototypes using Java with Gradle and Python
  • Turn customer and end-user needs into software, then write, test, debug and deploy the code
  • Review code, fix defects and performance problems, and help plan project work
  • Adapt LLM access and interfaces for customer users, and identify ways to apply LLMs and AI
  • Create accessible user interfaces, connect external requirements tools, and mentor junior engineers

What you bring

  • You have fourteen years as a software engineer on programs of comparable scope and complexity
  • You hold a computer science or related bachelor's degree, or have four additional years of similar SWE work instead
  • You meet DoD IAT Level II requirements and hold TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Who this fits

This senior role suits an experienced software engineer comfortable with full-stack work, Linux and basic networking. It is based in Columbia, Maryland, though the location may shift with the central Maryland client's needs.

From the employer

  • Sr. Software Engineer (AI/ML)

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Sr. Software Engineer (AI/ML) to work in Columbia, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

As a Software Engineer on our team, you will work to help design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions and prototypes. You will also work in a Full Stack development environment requiring proficiency in LINUX and basic Networking skills. This will involve customizing access and interfaces with a Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for the customer and related requirement types and users.

Responsibilities include:

  • Design, develop software applications using Gradle Java, Python
  • Gather and evaluate end-user and customer requirements
  • Write, test, debug and deploy code; 4) Perform code reviews to maintain quality
  • Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues
  • Contribute to project planning
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, SMEs, and leadership contributing to strategic initiatives
  • Design user interface to be widely accessible across the customer community
  • Explore LLM and AI integration opportunities
  • Design interfaces/bridge to external requirements management tools
  • Mentor junior software engineers

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or 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
  • Must be compliant with DoD8570 IAT2
  • Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.