AI Software Engineer (Python, Data Science) - Hybrid

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STR’s Analytics & Command & Control (AC2) Division develops novel solutions to national security problems through advanced analytics. Our teams include engineers, data scientists, and researchers applying AI and decision-support tools to mission planning and situational awareness.

Join a collaborative, hybrid team; when work can be done remotely, STR supports flexible arrangements while maintaining strong in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python.
• Experience with data science and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and lifecycle tools.
• Experience with service oriented or micro-service architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile software lifecycle methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Experience with test-driven development methodologies.
• Proven ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and deploy advanced algorithms and software systems.
• Collaborate across a tightly-knit team through the full software lifecycle.
• Contribute to decision aids, information fusion, and visualization tools for analysts and planners.

Skills

Python

Data science

Object-oriented programming

AI-assisted development

Service oriented architectures

Agile development/JIRA

Test-driven development

Learning new languages/tools

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

CI/CD tools (Gitlab)

Kafka (event streams)

Job description

STR’s Analytics & Command & Control (AC2) Division develops novel solutions to national security problems through advanced analytics. Our teams include engineers, data scientists, and researchers applying AI and decision-support tools to mission planning and situational awareness.

Join a collaborative, hybrid team; when work can be done remotely, STR supports flexible arrangements while maintaining strong in-office collaboration.