Sandymacevolution
Senior Software Engineer (Data Science & AI)
Sandymacevolution, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Senior Software Engineer (Data Science & AI)
Norfolk, United States | Posted on 10/14/2025
Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is a Veteran-Owned company dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities.
Job Description This opportunity is open only to individuals who currently hold an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or NATO security clearance at the required level. Engagement will be under a 1099 / Business-to-Business (B2B) contractual arrangement — not a W-2 employment position.
As this is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations in accordance with federal and state requirements.
A senior-level software engineer with extensive experience in developing AI-enabled systems for defense or government projects. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in software engineering, algorithm optimization, and large-scale system integration, with the ability to mentor junior developers and lead software development teams.
They should demonstrate a proven track record in NATO or multinational projects, delivering secure, scalable solutions that integrate AI/ML into operational environments. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with DevSecOps and modern development frameworks are essential.
Search Focus: Senior software developers with NATO AI/ML integration experience and leadership in software projects.
Design, develop, and maintain robust software components focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
Implement and optimize AI/ML algorithms, ensuring compliance with NATO-specific requirements.
Design and manage data pipelines for secure handling of classified data.
Develop, test, and integrate model training and inference systems.
Deploy and support AI applications within NATO's secure environments.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to enhance software practices.
Produce high-quality documentation for software components and processes.
Stay updated on software development, AI engineering, and NLP technologies.
Contribute to a culture of innovation within the Data Science & AI Branch.
Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally recognized/certified university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline OR a minimum of six years of professional experience in software development within the last eight years.
Proven experience as a software developer with a focus on implementation AI systems in the last four years.
Proficiency in modern software development and practices, including coding in Python, C++, Java, or similar programming languages.
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage secure and scalable software systems for sensitive data.
Strong skills in database management, data processing, and cloud-based services, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience designing and testing APIs or system interfaces to integrate AI systems into larger infrastructures.
Understanding of NATO data security standards, privacy concerns, and secure coding practices.
Effective communication skills, to include writing technical documentation, code reviews, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including non-technical users.
Experience working within NATO environments or demonstrated familiarity with NATO processes, workflows, and organizational culture.
Desirable: Experience with Big Data tools such as Apache Kafka, Databricks or Spark.
Knowledge of federated learning practices and secure multi-party computation for handling sensitive or classified AI training datasets.
Familiarity with military or defense applications of AI systems, particularly in international environments.
Experience with agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira or Confluence.
Capability to act as a ‘data storyteller’ by visualizing technical insights and presenting relevant findings to senior leadership in accessible formats.
Eligibility and prior experience working with NATO security clearances to process classified or sensitive data.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices to streamline secure software development and system deployment within NATO.
Asthis is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations in accordance with federal and state requirements.
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Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is a Veteran-Owned company dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunities.
Job Description This opportunity is open only to individuals who currently hold an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or NATO security clearance at the required level. Engagement will be under a 1099 / Business-to-Business (B2B) contractual arrangement — not a W-2 employment position.
As this is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations in accordance with federal and state requirements.
A senior-level software engineer with extensive experience in developing AI-enabled systems for defense or government projects. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in software engineering, algorithm optimization, and large-scale system integration, with the ability to mentor junior developers and lead software development teams.
They should demonstrate a proven track record in NATO or multinational projects, delivering secure, scalable solutions that integrate AI/ML into operational environments. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with DevSecOps and modern development frameworks are essential.
Search Focus: Senior software developers with NATO AI/ML integration experience and leadership in software projects.
Design, develop, and maintain robust software components focusing on scalability, performance, and security.
Implement and optimize AI/ML algorithms, ensuring compliance with NATO-specific requirements.
Design and manage data pipelines for secure handling of classified data.
Develop, test, and integrate model training and inference systems.
Deploy and support AI applications within NATO's secure environments.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to enhance software practices.
Produce high-quality documentation for software components and processes.
Stay updated on software development, AI engineering, and NLP technologies.
Contribute to a culture of innovation within the Data Science & AI Branch.
Provide feedback about their work clearly and concisely.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally recognized/certified university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline OR a minimum of six years of professional experience in software development within the last eight years.
Proven experience as a software developer with a focus on implementation AI systems in the last four years.
Proficiency in modern software development and practices, including coding in Python, C++, Java, or similar programming languages.
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage secure and scalable software systems for sensitive data.
Strong skills in database management, data processing, and cloud-based services, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience designing and testing APIs or system interfaces to integrate AI systems into larger infrastructures.
Understanding of NATO data security standards, privacy concerns, and secure coding practices.
Effective communication skills, to include writing technical documentation, code reviews, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including non-technical users.
Experience working within NATO environments or demonstrated familiarity with NATO processes, workflows, and organizational culture.
Desirable: Experience with Big Data tools such as Apache Kafka, Databricks or Spark.
Knowledge of federated learning practices and secure multi-party computation for handling sensitive or classified AI training datasets.
Familiarity with military or defense applications of AI systems, particularly in international environments.
Experience with agile software development methodologies and tools, such as Jira or Confluence.
Capability to act as a ‘data storyteller’ by visualizing technical insights and presenting relevant findings to senior leadership in accessible formats.
Eligibility and prior experience working with NATO security clearances to process classified or sensitive data.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices to streamline secure software development and system deployment within NATO.
Asthis is a B2B / 1099 engagement, benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not provided. Contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, insurance, and other business obligations in accordance with federal and state requirements.
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