Software Engineer - Journeyman Level (Conversational AI)

VivSoft Technologies • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in the federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer - Journeyman Level (Conversational AI) to serve as a Prompt Engineer and Conversational Designer supporting Army National Guard initiatives. This role focuses on designing intelligent conversational experiences for virtual training assistants and AI-enabled self-service platforms.

The ideal candidate blends technical engineering expertise with strong conversational design skills and a deep understanding of user interaction patterns, automation logic, and AI solution frameworks.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years of experience in any one of the below :-
• Software engineering
• Conversational design
• AI-assisted solution development
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver solutions with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Vendor certifications related to Virtual Agents, Conversational AI, or AI platforms
• ITIL 4 certification or familiarity with IT service management practices
• Experience designing enterprise-grade chatbot or AI assistant solutions

Responsibilities

• Design conversational flows, dialogue logic, and prompts for virtual training assistants (e.g., enterprise virtual agent platforms)
• Develop guardrails, fallback paths, and response logic to ensure reliable AI interactions
• Create quality measurement frameworks to evaluate AI-assisted training solutions
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and SMEs to optimize conversational performance
• Analyze conversation logs and refine prompts to improve outcomes and accuracy
• Develop methodologies and present technical solutions independently

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Visions Plans
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement
• Flexible/remote work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level