Role Overview
CACI is hiring a Senior AI Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Austin. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
The Opportunity:
CACI seeks a talented Java software engineer to join our Advanced Solutions Group, within the National Security and Innovative Solutions sector. We enable national security missions through creation and delivery of innovative, technology-centric solutions that provide decision advantage to our customers. Our client engagement processes, the way we collaborate, operate, and deliver value, provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.
In this role, you will build, enhance, and maintain complex software systems for the US Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) community. The selected candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks including: analysis, design, development, code review, and test for our product areas. The software engineer will work both individually and as part of our agile development team. Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who can understand technical concepts, communicate clearly, and are able and willing to collaborate on technical items within the larger team.
You will work on a ground system infrastructure that provides pre-mission configuration management and post-mission data workflows and configuration management to support the war fighter.
Responsibilities:
• Help develop roadmaps to ensure proper level of support to meet the evolving customer needs
• Develop and maintain user and administrative documentation to meet customer contract requirements
• Travel onsite to periodically install and test operational systems and updates
• Develop, maintain, and enhance a diverse software system
• Execute the research, engineering, and development of solutions to support operational systems
• Develop releasable solutions in a specified timeframe and budget
• Refine and enhance existing applications to best meet operational requirements
• Optimize operational software as necessary to meet continuously evolving cyber security
• Apply system level knowledge (OS and hardware) to be able to diagnose issues and provide solutions
• Profile, analyze, and optimize legacy software systems
Qualifications:
Required:
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelors or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience, including Java development experience on Linux
• Solid understanding of complex software design concepts, patterns, tools, and best practices
• Experience with distributed/asynchronous programming paradigms
• Experience with networking
• Advanced Linux system and scripting experience, including familiarity with Linux Block devices
• NVMe and SSD familiarity
• SNMP familiarity
• Experience with enterprise grade hardware specification and troubleshooting
• Proven delivery of production-grade applications including security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and com plex multi-layer troubleshooting
• Experience developing RESTful APIs that interface with browser-based UIs
• Ability to thrive in an Agile teaming environment
Desired:
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, Ansible and/or Foreman, etc.
• Experience with Web technologies such as Javascript/React, HTML5, and CSS
• Experience with container deployments and container orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Experience with AWS (including AWS Certifications) and/or cloud native technologies
• Knowledge of microservice architectures
• Willingness to learn and apply the best technology for a given application or service
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 Range:
There 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 USDAbout CACI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior AI Software Engineer position at CACI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CACI. 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 AI Software Engineer position at CACI located?
This position is based in Austin. CACI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior AI Software Engineer at CACI earn?
CACI 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 AI Software Engineer role at CACI posted?
This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). 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 AI Software Engineer role at CACI require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. CACI lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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