Top Python Jobs in Washington, DC

Architect and develop high-performance Linux user-space daemons and middleware services for aerial and ground robots. Build robotics applications in C/C++, Rust, and Python; implement inter-process communication, device lifecycle features, sensor and actuator integration, ROS2 use cases, autonomous behaviors, and video pipelines. Design comprehensive unit and integration testing, CI pipelines, and technical documentation. Collaborate across controls, vision, hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams while mentoring engineers and supporting products through launch and post-release.

Lead integration of autonomy software onto diverse platforms by designing and implementing interfaces between autonomy, vehicle subsystems, sensors, payloads, and communications. Configure Linux mission environments, middleware, containers, and deployment pipelines; support SIL/HIL/VIL validation, field tests, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and cross-team coordination while mentoring junior engineers.

Leads the development, management, and security of enterprise container platforms and cloud-native solutions. Builds and improves DevOps and DevSecOps automation for CI/CD pipelines, testing, monitoring, and releases across environments. Troubleshoots pipeline issues, develops Kubernetes-based deployment tools, advises clients on secure container adoption, informs platform strategy and design, ensures standards, and mentors team members.

Design, build, and maintain GenAI-enabled developer tooling and integrations (GitLab, Jira, Confluence) to accelerate C++, Python, and Node.js engineering workflows. Create secure LLM harnesses, containerized local environments, automation, and reproducible builds (Nix). Partner with robotics/autonomy teams to remove friction, improve build/test/dev environments, and support adoption with documentation and troubleshooting.

Own and scale Gallatin’s endpoint, identity, SaaS, security, compliance, and office IT systems. Manage macOS, Windows, and mobile environments using Jamf Pro, Intune, Google Workspace, Okta, and Microsoft 365 GCC High. Automate provisioning, access lifecycle workflows, patching, compliance, and audit evidence. Troubleshoot complex systems issues, support employees, document processes, and establish secure controls aligned with CMMC and NIST 800-171. The role requires broad ownership and independent delivery in a small, fast-moving team.

Lead Auth0’s SRE team and technical direction, driving reliability roadmaps, scalability, resilience, observability, automation, and incident response for critical cloud-native systems. Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, troubleshoot production incidents, establish reliability standards, and mentor distributed engineers. Partner cross-functionally on architecture and strategic planning while developing high-performing teams and improving uptime, operational efficiency, and incident response through automation and SRE best practices.

The Staff Site Reliability Engineer will manage large-scale cloud production systems, ensuring reliability and performance, while automating processes and responding to incidents.

Develop and maintain back-end enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and data-storage solutions. Build scalable systems using modern architectures and open-source frameworks, optimize performance, conduct testing, support system modernization, and solve complex workflow and automation problems in collaborative Agile teams. Candidates need at least two years of software development experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Design and launch Anthropic’s global corporate mobile device program across iOS and Android. Own device standards, procurement logistics, enrollment, configuration-as-code, compliance, lifecycle automation, telemetry, managed app distribution, and BYOD boundaries. Build infrastructure using MDM/UEM platforms, cloud services, Terraform, GitOps, and CI. Partner with Corporate Security on device trust and travel devices while driving progressive, telemetry-gated fleet rollouts.

Responsible for architecting solutions that align with CMS needs, managing complex programs, and mentoring future technologists while adhering to federal standards.

The Dev Ops Cloud Developer will design and implement cloud solutions, lead DevSecOps practices, manage cloud migrations, and mentor junior developers. They will ensure compliance and secure cloud environments, using tools like Terraform, Jenkins, and automation best practices.

The role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance for mission-critical systems, while automating operational tasks and responding to incidents.

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will enhance the Splunk ecosystem and develop an Observability Platform by automating infrastructure and managing complex distributed systems, while optimizing log collection and incident response.

The Forward Deployed Engineer solves problems for customers, creates solutions, and drives impact through innovative approaches in a collaborative environment. They require strong technical knowledge and a focus on growth and problem-solving.

The role involves programming in Unix and Linux with a focus on cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure, requiring strong coding skills and experience in automation and testing.

Lead electrical architecture, design, analysis, documentation, integration, testing, and iteration for spacecraft Fabship hardware. Own ECAD assemblies, PCBAs, power systems, RF, instrumentation, and mixed-signal interfaces from concept through qualification and flight. Perform reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, derating, and environmental analyses; develop HITL and automated test capabilities; support manufacturing, suppliers, failure investigations, and design reviews. Mentor engineers and help establish electrical engineering standards in a fast-paced aerospace hardware environment.

Design and implement geospatial components of an agentic AI system: build ArcGIS-based import/validation/storage of authoritative hazard geometry, develop deterministic polygon validation and REST APIs, integrate LLM-driven geo-language features, implement secure gov-cloud hosting and audit logging, and coordinate with alerting SMEs and system agents to ensure standards-compliant, human-approved alert areas.

Build and productionize customer-facing data and AI solutions on Databricks. Own architecture and design decisions while delivering scalable data pipelines, applications, ML/AI integrations, and user interfaces. Lead technical project delivery, advise enterprise stakeholders, train customers, resolve implementation issues, and contribute reusable engineering assets and product feedback. The role requires strong cloud, distributed computing, software engineering, MLOps, documentation, and customer engagement skills, with travel to customers approximately 20% of the time.

Performs ETL, backend database, data warehouse, and data pipeline testing. Develops Python- and SQL-based automation frameworks, validates data transformations and quality across AWS and Databricks platforms, and executes integration, regression, performance, and reconciliation testing. Creates test plans, analyzes defects, supports Agile Scrum teams, and collaborates with developers, data engineers, and business analysts to deliver reliable enterprise data solutions.

As an AWS Developer, you will design and implement cloud solutions using AWS services, Java development, and web technologies while adhering to enterprise standards.

Own technical delivery for defense customers: integrate Navigator with existing logistics systems, build and optimize data pipelines, create onboarding playbooks and tooling, troubleshoot escalations, and feed customer needs into product roadmap while representing Gallatin on-site and at reviews.

Design, build, and automate secure, scalable data pipelines and storage across classified and unclassified hybrid cloud environments. Lead data interconnectivity, ETL/ELT, cross-domain transfers, and advise as SME to ensure data availability for mission analytics while managing multiple agile projects.

Develop hybrid mobile applications using Angular, CSS, HTML 5, and JavaScript for Android and iOS platforms, with optional server-side experience.

Develop hybrid mobile applications using Angular, CSS, HTML5, and JavaScript for both Android and iOS, with knowledge of APIs and UI standards.

As a Forward Deployed Product Engineer, you'll ensure software reliability for satellite missions, troubleshoot issues, engage with customers, and prototype new products.