Junior Software Engineer - AI/ML

Job Description

Junior Software Engineer — AI/ML Analytics & Rapid Prototyping

Columbia, MD | Full Time | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Position: Junior Software Engineer (Software Engineer, Level 1)

Location: Columbia, MD (on-site)

Category: Software Engineering / AI/ML / Data Analytics

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 (annualized USD)

Experience Requirement:

3+ years with a Bachelor's degree, OR

4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Description

You will act as a general-purpose Software Engineer and Data Analyst on a fast-paced, high-priority team where you will design, develop, and integrate solutions that enable an operations-focused customer. You'll work closely with analysts and other software engineers to integrate AI/ML technologies and develop rapid prototypes.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership: you'll wire up automated analysis pipelines, extend internal platforms, and turn vague problem statements into working tools quickly.

Responsibilities

Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine the applicability of AI and Machine Learning solutions.

Develop automated analysis and triage across various data sources and collection techniques.

Integrate capabilities into existing platforms and SDKs.

Build scripts and user interfaces to convert and normalize data.

Automate workflows by extending the existing platform with new tools and technologies.

Skills Requirements

Experience with software platforms, machine learning, and AI tooling.

Production-grade software development experience in Python or JavaScript.

Experience deploying and managing production services in a fast-paced environment.

Service containerization and deployment with Docker/Kubernetes.

Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

Nice to Haves

Experience developing with agentic AI tooling (e.g., Claude Code, Codex).

Experience with additional programming languages (Java, C).

Experience prototyping web applications with JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue).

Familiarity with analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (network traffic, OS events).

Compensation & Employment Policy

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 (annualized USD).

Benefits Overview

At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance:

Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents

Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents

401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)

PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority

12 Floating Holidays

4 Code Red Days

EEO Statement

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

About Us

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.

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About Intezra, Inc.

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.