Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$153,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $180k
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $184,950–$230,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer

The Principal Agentic AI Full Stack Software Engineer joins the AI team to design, deploy, and sustain critical components of an AI analytics stack. This role involves building analytic frontends, production APIs, and data layers while translating machine learning concepts into reliable software solutions. The engineer will develop Python code, build web applications using Streamlit or React, and integrate large language model capabilities including prompting, tool calling, and retrieval-augmented generation. Technical responsibilities include managing FastAPI services, maintaining PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and establishing CI/CD pipelines with Docker for container-based deployments. The role focuses on the technical challenge of creating accessible user interfaces for complex data analytics and developing agentic workflows featuring task planning and multi-step execution to support mission-focused software applications within a secure environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code following established coding standards.
  • Design and implement AI-enabled web applications using Streamlit or React technologies.
  • Integrate LLM capabilities including prompting, tool calling, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) into workflows.
  • Build and manage FastAPI services to facilitate communication between different system components.
  • Create user interfaces that make complex data and analytics accessible to end users.
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines and manage containerized deployments using Docker.
  • Manage relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL to ensure data integrity and performance.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.
  • Experience building AI-enabled web applications using Streamlit or similar technologies.
  • Proficiency with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus (preferred).
  • TS/SCI Clearance with active or ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required.

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