Software Engineer Supporting AI / ML

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop prototypes and tools demonstrating AI/ML capabilities.
• Participate in projects involving machine learning, computer vision, NLP, LLMs, and related AI technologies.
• Engage in both frontend and backend development tasks to support AI research initiatives.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that address complex problems in AI/ML research.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping and agile software development processes.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to gain a Top Secret or TS-SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 5+ years of experience in software development including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Understanding of the Software development life cycle (including front and back end).
• Experience with AWS (CDK, SAM, EKS).
• Proficiency with JavaScript and frontend frameworks such as Angular, React, and Svelte.
• Backend development experience with languages like Python, Java, Node.js, C++, Go, Rust, etc.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL databases, and message passing middleware like Redis and Kafka.
• Experience using rapid prototyping and Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software with logical and mathematical solutions.

Nice to Have

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts.
• Knowledge of Gen AI tools, techniques, and platforms.
• Experience with deployment/scaling of machine learning models.
• Experience integrating multiple applications.
• Experience with microservice-based architectures.
• Experience developing and implementing software for mission systems in government agencies.
• Experience building scalable solutions to mission problems.
• AWS API experience.
• AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps, Architect, etc.).
• Security+ Certification.
• Top Secret or Top-Secret SCI clearance and a polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Willingness to obtain a Top Secret or TS-SCI clearance with polygraph.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation ranging from $90,300 to $189,600 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Flexible work environment with autonomy and robust learning resources.
• Opportunities for career growth and contribution to national security missions.