Senior AI/ML Software Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance

Red Alpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Bonus programs

Gym access

Merchandise allowance

Floating holidays

Job summary

Red Alpha seeks an AI/ML Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software in a full-stack environment. You will leverage Linux, networking, and expertise in Java, Python, and Gradle to customize LLM capabilities and interfaces for customer needs.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, a BS in a related field, and an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Collaboration with PMs, SMEs, and leadership is essential, along with mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 14+ 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 related discipline; four additional years may substitute for a degree.
• Proficiency in software design and development using Java, Gradle, and Python.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and evaluating end-user and customer requirements to guide software development.
• Experience writing, testing, debugging, and deploying high-quality code and conducting code reviews.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to resolve defects and performance issues.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with product managers and leadership.
• Familiarity with LLMs/AI and interfaces to external requirements management tools.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions and prototypes.
• Leverage Linux and networking skills to build and enhance applications.
• Customize LLM capabilities, access, and interfaces to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with product managers, SMEs, and leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive code quality through reviews.
• Design user-friendly interfaces for a broad customer community.

Skills

Experience with Java

Gradle build tooling

Python programming

Code reviews

Troubleshooting & debugging

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Familiarity with LLMs/AI

Linux & networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Red Alpha seeks an AI/ML Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software in a full-stack environment. You will leverage Linux, networking, and expertise in Java, Python, and Gradle to customize LLM capabilities and interfaces for customer needs.

The role requires 14+ years of experience, a BS in a related field, and an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Collaboration with PMs, SMEs, and leadership is essential, along with mentoring junior engineers.