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# AI Software Engineer

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Credence Management Solutions posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Tysons, VA, at $120,000–$150,000 base, level with the junior FDE median of $135,000 across 26 postings with pay. Build and deploy cloud-native, agentic AI capabilities for federal missions as part of Credence’s AI and Automation practice. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026.

- [Credence Management Solutions](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/credence-management-solutions)

First seen Oct 24, 2026 · open on Workable as of Nov 8, 2026

**$120,000–$150,000** Tysons, VA Full-time

Build and deploy cloud-native, agentic AI capabilities for federal missions as part of Credence’s AI and Automation practice.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

$120K–$150K Level with the median

Midpoint $135K · median $135K

This job $120K to $150K. Junior FDE postings, 26 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $117K to $157K, median $135K.

### The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance **Mostly building**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales (not covered)
2. Proof of concept
3. Implementation
4. Operations

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: External customers

- **Level**: Junior

- **Role**: Individual contributor

### What they ask for

Experience

- **3+ years** hands-on experience delivering AI/ML solutions
- **7+ years** hands-on experience delivering AI/ML solutions

### Do you meet what the posting states?

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## Conditions

- **Location**: Tysons, VA

- **Employment type**: Full-time

- **Pay**:

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## The job description from Credence Management Solutions

### Description

### Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.

### Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for an ** AI Software Engineer **to join our growing AI and Automation practice. You will be a technical anchor in our AI and Automation practice. You’ll apply foundational AI skills to build and deploy data-driven solutions. Under mentorship from senior AI leaders, you’ll drive agentic AI development lifecycles and collaborate across engineering, data, and stakeholder teams to deliver high-impact, cloud-native AI capabilities that advance federal missions.

### Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

- **Generative AI & LLM Usage**
Contribute to projects using generative AI and LLMs, helping to prototype, customize, and refine AI powered capabilities.
- **Agentic AI System Development**
Support end-to-end AI development: model selection, agent creation, tool calling, response synthesis, and ambient background agents.
- **AI Software Engineer**
Maintain strong software engineering principles while leveraging the latest advancements in AI code generation to accelerate your workflows.
- **Collaborative Engineering**
Work alongside data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists to develop operational agent AI systems.
- **Cloud Enablement**
Help automate model deployment workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration tools.
- **Production Monitoring & Optimization**
Monitor AI systems post-deployment, perform performance tuning, and apply best practices for reliability and scalability.
- **Technical Rigor & Documentation**
Write clean, well-documented code following industry and federal guidelines; support reproducible development.
- **Professional Growth**
Stay current on AI/ML trends and tools and actively learn from senior team members through mentorship and technical design reviews.

### Requirements

### What You Bring

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
- **3-7 years** of hands-on experience delivering AI/ML solutions.
- Experience in generative AI, working with LLMs, and adding tool calls (MCP)
- Experience with agentic frameworks such as Agent2Agent Protocol, Mastra, Strands, AgentCore, and/or Gemini Agent Platform.
- Deep understanding of AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock
- Typescript proficiency and familiarity with key libraries and frameworks (Nx, NextJS, Mastra, Vercel AI SDK, Playwright, Jest, Vite)
- Python proficiency and familiarity with libraries and frameworks (uv, Pydantic, FastAPI, CrewAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Unstructured).
- Experience deploying applications using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI)
- Experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity).
- Strong communication skills and client-oriented mindset.
- U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.

### Preferred

- Curious and experimental about the latest innovations in AI with an orientation toward the relentless pursuit of delivering mission impact.
- Exposure to adjacent skillsets such as data engineering, data science, UI/UX, cloud engineering, and platform engineering to understand the entire software ecosystem.
- Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Open Tofu, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation to deploy cloud native applications.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity, RMF, FedRAMP, or regulatory frameworks.

### Why This Role Matters

- **Real-World Impact** — Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.
- **Growth-Oriented Environment** — Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.
- **Culture of Empowerment** — You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

**Salary Range:** $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.

### Benefits

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources

[View posting at Credence Management Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/j/545B9377E4/apply)

## About Credence Management Solutions

Privately held federal technology contractor delivering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and mission support to defense, intelligence, health, and civilian agencies.

Late-stage private · 2000–5000 people

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