AI/ML Software Engineer

Red Alpha•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$170,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As an AI/ML Software Engineer, you will help design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions and prototypes in a collaborative, full-stack development environment. You will use Linux and networking skills to develop and enhance applications, focusing on customizing Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities, access, and interfaces to meet customer-specific requirements and user needs.

Requirements

14 or more years of software engineering experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution; four additional years of software engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Proficiency in software design and development using Java, Gradle, and Python.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Experience gathering, analyzing, and evaluating end-user and customer requirements.
Experience writing, testing, debugging, and deploying high-quality code, including conducting code reviews.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting project planning, development timelines, and technical initiatives.
Ability to collaborate with product managers, developers, SMEs, and leadership.
Experience designing and developing user-friendly interfaces.
Familiarity with LLMs and AI, including identifying software integration opportunities.
Experience designing and implementing interfaces and integrations with external requirements management tools.
Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior software engineers.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions and prototypes.
Develop and enhance applications using Linux and networking skills.
Customize LLM capabilities, access, and interfaces to meet customer-specific requirements and user needs.
Gather, analyze, and evaluate end-user and customer requirements to guide software development.
Write, test, debug, and deploy high-quality code, and conduct code reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
Support project planning, development timelines, and technical initiatives.
Collaborate with product managers, developers, subject matter experts, and leadership on strategic initiatives.
Design and develop user-friendly interfaces accessible to a broad customer community.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI and LLMs into software.
Design and implement interfaces and integrations with external requirements management tools.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior software engineers.

Benefits

401(k) contributions of up to 10%, immediately vested.
Up to five weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee; the company pays the majority of premiums for family coverage.
Life and disability benefits.
Access to a fully equipped gym.
Up to $5,250 per year for ongoing education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
Up to $300 per year for company-branded merchandise.
Company events and team events.
Generous bonus programs.
Professional development.