Applied Data & Software Engineer

Job overview

The Applied Data & Software Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with an annual salary of $150,000–$170,000. The role supports Agile Defense’s work integrating advanced technologies for national missions, including Joint Staff challenges. The engineer builds analytical tools, machine-learning workflows, knowledge systems, and collaborative applications that turn siloed data into accessible, actionable insight. The work combines software engineering, applied machine learning, data integration, and rapid prototyping in secure environments.

What you'll do

• Develop Python-based natural language processing and machine-learning workflows
• build network analysis and knowledge graph systems
• design collaborative TypeScript applications
• build APIs and integrate data feeds
• evaluate tools and adapt capabilities to customer missions
• provide technical support and documentation
• work with customer personnel and operators
• follow security and access policies in SIPRNet and JWICS environments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

applied data engineer

software engineer

arlington va

agile defense

full-time

python

typescript

machine learning

natural language processing

knowledge graphs

ts/sci clearance

secure environments

$150k–$170k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree or qualifying equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience. Preferred experience includes NLP frameworks, graph databases, and secure or classified software environments.

About the employer

Agile Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.