Agentic AI Software Engineer

Job Title: Agentic AI Software EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *The OpportunityWe are seeking a talented and highly motivated Software Engineer – Agentic AI to join a fast-growing, high-impact program focused on delivering next-generation AI-enabled capabilities. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge AI technologies, helping design and build advanced autonomous agent systems that solve complex real-world problems in a rapidly evolving environment.As part of our team, you will contribute to the architecture, development, and deployment of modern software solutions with a strong emphasis on Agentic AI, multi-agent collaboration, and scalable cloud-native systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and technical leaders in an agile environment where innovation, rapid iteration, and technical excellence are highly valued.The ideal candidate is passionate about emerging AI technologies, thrives in fast-moving engineering environments, and enjoys solving challenging technical problems across the full software development lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to influence system design, contribute to AI-driven product evolution, and help shape the future direction of autonomous intelligent systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions supporting advanced Agentic AI capabilitiesArchitect and implement autonomous agent systems leveraging agentic workflows, reasoning engines, and multi-agent collaborationIntegrate AI agents with enterprise applications and distributed systems using APIs, standard protocols, and modern software architecturesManage the complete software development lifecycle from concept and design through deployment and sustainmentDevelop clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code following modern software engineering best practicesBuild and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs supporting scalable and resilient applicationsCollaborate closely with engineers, architects, product managers, and mission stakeholders to rapidly deliver new capabilitiesParticipate in Agile/Scrum activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, technical reviews, and retrospectivesDevelop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliabilityTroubleshoot, optimize, and enhance system performance across cloud and on-premise environmentsSupport continuous improvement efforts by evaluating emerging AI frameworks, tools, and engineering approachesQualificationsRequired: Core Software Engineering ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field8+ years of professional software engineering experience using object-oriented programming languages, with significant experience in PythonStrong understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenanceProficiency with git, and experience with a modern source control platform (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar), including branching strategies, code review, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with issue tracking and documentation tools like Jira and Confluence (or equivalents)Experience developing microservices and RESTful APIsExperience working in Agile/Scrum development environmentsAgentic AI & Modern AI DevelopmentHands-on experience building with LLMs or agents in any context, including production systems, prototypes, or substantial personal projectsHands-on experience with any agent framework (Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Pydantic AI, etc.). We care more about how you think about agent design than which framework you’ve used.Familiarity with agent communication and tooling protocols (MCP, A2A), or experience implementing tool-use / function-calling in an LLM-based systemRAG architectures, vector databases, or agent memory systemsPrompt engineering, evaluation frameworks (Langfuse, MLflow, DSPy), or experience tuning LLM systems for reliability Collaboration & EnvironmentAbility to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teamsStrong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced technical environments Security RequirementsActive TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with PolygraphDesiredExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS or AzureExperience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments with HelmExperience with modern frontend development using React or AngularFamiliarity with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesExperience using modern development tools such as Git, GitLab, Jira, and ConfluenceIAT Level II or III certification (Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)What You Can Expect A culture of integrity.At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Pay RangeThere are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is$108,400 - 227,500 USDCACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.