Software Engineer / Research Scientist

Parsons is looking for a Software Engineer / Research Scientist to help design and implement Python-based applications and machine learning pipelines in a Linux development environment. This role sits within the Federal Solutions team, supporting mission-focused work for US government customers through practical, real-world technology deployments.

Based in Maryland (onsite), the position focuses on building reliable software systems, maintaining codebases with version control, and delivering ML-enabled capabilities through strong engineering practices like CI/CD and integration testing.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement Python-based applications
• Develop and maintain machine learning pipelines
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team while working in a Linux development environment
• Manage codebases through version control
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Support software quality using integration and testing practices
• Work with modern ML frameworks and contribute to innovative, real-world deployments

What you bring

• Python development experience with a focus on object-oriented programming
• Extensive experience with scripting and programming, including bash and Python web frameworks
• Experience with developmental environment libraries such as pip or anaconda
• Familiarity with Machine Learning architectures including PyTorch, ONNX, and TensorFlow
• Experience with Linux development and maintaining codebase documentation and git repositories
• Critical experience with version/source control (git, GitHub, Bitbucket) and with CI/CD pipelines, integration testing, and quality testing
• Team development experience is a plus

Technologies

• Python, object-oriented programming, bash
• Python web frameworks, pip, anaconda
• Machine learning architectures: PyTorch, ONNX, TensorFlow
• Linux, git, GitHub, Bitbucket
• CI/CD pipelines

Security clearance

• Active Secret security clearance is required

Additional desired skills

• Experience with React full stack development
• Experience with C++ development
• Familiarity with ML model deployment on edge devices such as Jetson Nano/Orin and Raspberry Pi
• Familiarity working with Docker and containerized environments

Compensation and benefits

Salary range: USD 74,800 - 130,900 per year.

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Competitive benefit offerings

• Financial Wellness
• Work Life Harmony
• Career Development
• Veteran Support
• Mind & Body
• Health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Weekly Meditation Mondays
• Wellness Wednesdays