Senior Software Engineer

MSR Technology Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Senior Software Engineer for a 12-month contract to accelerate Generative AI initiatives in safety-critical development. You will design experiments, implement solutions, and provide technical guidance across multiple sub-projects.

The role requires strong Python and Unix/Linux skills, full-stack development experience, and a track record deploying Generative AI-powered applications.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Strong software development experience.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux.
• Proficient in Python.
• Proficient in full stack development.
• Experience deploying Generative AI powered applications.
• Experience with LLM development frameworks (LangChain, Haystack).
• Ability to communicate clearly to large audiences.
• Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals.
• Proven execution skills on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and conclude experiments to accelerate Generative AI capabilities for safety-critical development.
• Clearly communicate and provide technical guidance, mentoring across sub-projects.
• Collaborate in a team and empower others with ownership.
• Take initiative and iterate quickly to solve problems.

Skills

Python

Software development

Unix/Linux

Full stack development

Communication

AI/ML fundamentals

Generative AI apps

Tools

LangChain

Haystack

Job description

Requisition Title: Senior Software Engineer

Duration: 12 Months contract

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop, design and conclude experiments to accelerate business capabilities in Generative AI for safety-critical development

Be obsessively passionate, inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways

Thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while confidently providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support to multiple sub-projects

You possess the following character traits:

You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same

You prioritize positive impact over busy work

You have minimal ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience

You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information

You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma

You take risks and rapidly iterate to find the best solution to the problem

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen

Strong software development experience and skills

Proficient in Unix/Linux

Proficient in Python

Proficient in Full Stack Development

Proven execution skills in the development of complex systems

Ability to communicate clearly to large audiences

Understanding of the fundamentals of AI/ML through research or practice

Experience in deploying Generative AI powered applications

Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) development frameworks (e.g. LangChain, Haystack)