Infrastructure Software Engineer, Public Sector

HaylieRead Interior Design; New York, New York, San Francisco (MO, NY, CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their Public Sector Engineering team. This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable backend systems that power AI-driven solutions for government clients. You will collaborate with diverse teams, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic direction of the platform. Your expertise in full stack development, cloud-native technologies, and security compliance will be essential in driving impactful projects. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development using modern frameworks.
• Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks and security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design secure scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define backend solutions.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Cloud-Native Technologies

Security Focused

Problem Solving

Collaboration and Communication

Adaptability and Learning Agility

Education

Active Security Clearance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Infrastructure Software Engineer, Public Sector

San Francisco, CA; St. Louis, MO; New York, NY; Washington, DC

Scale AI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure & Security to join our dynamic Public Sector Engineering team. As a part of this team, you will play a critical role in delivering high-impact AI-powered mission solutions for government customers. Our scalable and high-performance platform forms the foundation for these solutions, and your expertise will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that can handle billions of data points with exceptional performance.

You will:

• Design and implement secure scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure.
• Own services or systems and define their long-term health goals, while also improving the health of surrounding components.
• Improve our high engineering standards, tooling, and process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for backend solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of government agencies operating in secure environments.
• Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Public Sector business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings.

Ideally you'd have:

• An active security clearance, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Poly. This is a requirement and candidates will not be considered who do not hold this level of clearance.
• Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases. Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus.
• Cloud-Native Technologies: Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment.
• Security Focused: Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks and requirements (e.g., Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc.). Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering.
• Must be able to support work 2-3 days a week at client sites within the St. Louis, MO or DC Metro area.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is:

$184,000 - $259,440 USD

The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is:

$165,600 - $233,496 USD

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis is:

$138,000 - $194,580 USD

About Us:

At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an affirmative action employer and inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.