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Riverside Research · 1 month ago

Agentic AI Software Engineer

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing agentic AI systems that operate autonomously, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robustness and scalability of AI solutions.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop agentic AI systems with a focus on autonomy, efficiency, and ethical considerations

Collaborate with data scientists and software developers to create scalable AI algorithms and architectures

Conduct research on the latest advancements in AI, particularly in agent-based systems, reinforcement learning, and decision-making frameworks

Propose innovative solutions to challenging problems in the domain of agentic AI

Develop and implement testing protocols to evaluate the performance and reliability of AI systems

Analyze system behavior and make recommendations for improvements based on empirical data

Work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications

Present findings and project updates to technical and non-technical audiences

Ensure that all AI systems comply with ethical guidelines and regulations, focusing on transparency, accountability, and user safety

Engage in discussions regarding the societal impacts of agentic AI technologies

Qualification

AI developmentAgent-based systemsMachine learning frameworksPythonTensorFlowPyTorchCloud computingEthical AI frameworksProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI and ability to obtain necessary program clearances

A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's degree or 3 years and a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field

Proven experience in AI development, particularly with agent-based systems and machine learning frameworks and A2A and MCP standards

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++

Familiarity with AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and tools for system simulation and modeling

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal