Python Software Engineer Graduate Co-op

MORSE Corp; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking a Python Software Engineer Co-op to develop software for testing, evaluating, and deploying ML at scale. The role spans backend, data pipelines, and full stack work across AWS/Azure environments, with opportunities to engage DoD customers.

The candidate should be pursuing an MS in CS/Engineering and possess Python and Git skills, plus a willingness to learn and communicate effectively in an agile setting.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain a US security clearance.
• Pursuing MS degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Python and Git.
• Docker and Spark experience is a plus.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom software packages and full stack apps for DoD customers.
• Build and optimize big data pipelines for ML model testing at scale.
• Backend development for web platforms and data engineering for T&E pipelines.
• Leverage AWS or Azure tools to improve deployments and DevSecOps tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new features.
• Evaluate new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with cloud environments and open-source tools.
• Interact with customers and present work when needed.

Skills

Python

Git

Education

MS degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Spark

AWS

Azure

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE Corp is seeking Python Software Engineer Co-ops to develop software to test, evaluate, and deploy machine learning at scale. Experience with a broad range of development stacks is highly desired. Candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with good communication skills and should be able to work in an iterative and agile development style. If you have a broad set of software skills and are interested in building full stack web apps, software infrastructure to support AI/ML, build data pipelines, MLOps, and cloud hosted applications then you could be a good match!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the development of custom software packages and full stack applications/tools for a variety of DoD customers
• Build, automate, and optimize big data pipelines and supporting software for analysis and the test and evaluation of machine learning models at scale
• Perform backend development for web platforms, data engineering for our T&E pipelines, leverage AWS or Azure tools to improve our deployments, and various DevSecOps tasks
• Developing software solutions for the analysis of complex/big data problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Participate in code reviews, providing good feedback on code you review, as well as being receptive to feedback on your code
• Working with and integrating the latest open-source software tools & algorithms to solve novel and challenging problems
• Developing software within and for Cloud environments
• Customer interaction, including opportunities to present your work

REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Working towards a MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering. or related subject
• Working knowledge of the general software application development architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Experience with Python
• Solid understanding of version control systems (we use Git)
• Experience with tools including Docker and Spark, are nice to have
• Good communication skills and the ability to have fun when working

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation

$28—$37 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.