Role Overview
C3 AI is hiring a Senior Solution Engineer - Federal. This is a full-time role in Tysons. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise.
C3 AI is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer. As a Senior Solution Engineer, you will be engineering full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform. You will be working directly with our customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs-of-technology. An ideal candidate possesses strategic and analytical aptitude, software development expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills.
This role requires US Citizenship. Active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform
- Engage customer executives and domain experts to define and design production-ready application demos
- Lead a development team and manage individual project deliverables
- Mentor junior team members on coding standards and design techniques
- Lead design and development reviews of customer software applications
- Test, troubleshoot, and enhance customer software applications with and on behalf of customers
- Identify application performance bottlenecks and propose optimizations
- Drive sales discussions on architecture and engineering, particularly with explaining the C3 AI Platform and its interoperability with existing systems
- Lead the delivery of technical deep-dives, demonstrations, and customer training
- Write application specifications and documentation
- Act as a technical expert in scoping of new applications and provide level-of-effort estimations
- Continuously identify technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs and communicate project status to internal and external executive stakeholders
- Work closely with product management and engineering to drive improvements to the overall quality of C3 AI software
- Lead improvement efforts across the company that will impact all customers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or comparable area of study
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages
- Experience leading engineering teams
- Strong verbal and written communication, and ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater preferred
- Experience with Federal government, especially DoD
About the Company:
C3 AI
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How do I apply for the Senior Solution Engineer - Federal position at C3 AI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to C3 AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Solution Engineer - Federal position at C3 AI located?
This position is based in Tysons. C3 AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Solution Engineer - Federal at C3 AI earn?
C3 AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Solution Engineer - Federal role at C3 AI posted?
This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (48 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Solution Engineer - Federal role at C3 AI require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. C3 AI lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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