Full-Time

Software Engineer

Tools and Applications

Updated on 9/3/2026

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

Compensation Overview

$115k - $160k/yr

+ 401(k) match + ESOP + $8,000 supplemental payment + $600 annual lifestyle bonus + Performance-based bonuses

No H1B Sponsorship

Laurel, MD, USA

In Person

Interview with the Visionist team at its headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
LLM
Malware Analysis
Python
Data Science
Penetration Testing
Database Administration

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; an additional four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Three years of experience in software development.
  • Proficiency with Python or another object-oriented programming language.
  • Knowledge of and experience with using large language models as part of a code solution workflow.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.
  • Familiarity with user interface and user experience principles.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.
  • U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
Responsibilities
  • Develop high-quality artificial intelligence tools and applications for the workforce to use.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of artificial intelligence tools.
  • Modify free and open-source software to accommodate customer use cases.
  • Regularly engage with customers, conduct requirements elicitation, and develop solutions to address their needs.
  • Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable services.

Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Visionist opened a second Columbia office on June 16, 2026, showing headcount demand.
  • A September 1, 2026 DevOps role says the mission is fully funded.
  • Visionist won two contract extensions in November 2025, preserving work into 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Two prime contracts depend on extensions through 2027 and 2028.
  • Hiring requires U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI polygraph, shrinking the talent pool.
  • Loss of the single-award DoD contract would cripple revenue and threaten survival.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Visionist is 100% employee-owned and embeds small analyst-engineer teams in missions.
  • Its June 2026 expansion into a second Columbia building signals scale with retention.
  • A five-year, single-award $210M DoD contract anchors its cyber-mission operations niche.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Annual Lifestyle Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

Visionist, Inc.
Apr 3rd, 2025
A Decade of Excellence: Visionist Named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2024
Visionist Celebrates 9 Consecutive Years as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace

Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2022
Visionist Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Baltimore Sun

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!