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Senior AI Integration Developer

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$112,000–$179,000Red Bank, NJ · Basking Ridge, NJ · +1 moreRed Bank, NJ +2On-siteSenior

Leads integration of a context-aware AI assistant and MCP server into a web application supporting DoD RF spectrum monitoring.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$112K–$179KBelow the median

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales (not covered)
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Experience

  • 8+ yearsProfessional experience with a bachelor's degree
  • 6+ yearsProfessional experience with a master's degree
  • 3+ yearsProfessional experience with a PhD

Tools

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • Ollama
  • llama.cpp
  • FastAPI
  • React
  • PostgreSQL
  • LangChain
  • LangGraph
  • FastMCP
  • Docker

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Company stage: Later private32%
  • Company size: About 5,000+ people33%
  • On-site37%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Design MCP servers and tools that connect the assistant to application data and workflows.
  • Deploy, configure, and select local models for restricted-network environments.
  • Integrate model inference into backend and frontend services.
  • Build evaluation methods for output quality, tool accuracy, and reliability.

What you’ll bring

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Master's degree; or 3+ years with a PhD in a related field.
  • Experience deploying locally hosted models in offline or restricted-network environments and strong understanding of MCP.
  • Experience with prompt design, agentic AI patterns, model selection, and structured evaluation.
  • Proficiency in Python; experience with Docker; familiarity with FastAPI, TypeScript/Node.js, React, Git, and CI/CD.

About Peraton

Peraton provides national security technology, mission integration, and enterprise IT services to U.S. government agencies and the armed forces.

Private Late · 5000+ people

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$112,000–$179,000
Pay details

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Location
Red Bank, NJ · Basking Ridge, NJ · Silver Spring, MD
Work arrangement
On-site
Remote work restrictions
Candidate should be local and able to work within the Red Bank, NJ; Basking Ridge, NJ; or Silver Spring, MD locations.
Experience requirements
  • 8+ years: Professional experience with a bachelor's degree (required)
  • 6+ years: Professional experience with a master's degree (required)
  • 3+ years: Professional experience with a PhD (required)

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