Chief Software Engineer - AI & Platform Systems

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks engineers and researchers for the AI and Data Analytics Division to advance national security missions. Roles cover DevSecOps, platform engineering, and agentic AI systems on large-scale data platforms, with opportunities to mentor and lead in a multidisciplinary environment. Positions are full-time onsite at the Richland, WA campus (and Seattle), requiring federal security clearance and a strong background in Python and modern software

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