Senior Software Engineer - Expeditionary AI Systems

themarlinalliance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Expeditionary Systems (OpAI) to advance AI-enabled capabilities in naval sensing, UxS, C2, and TAK. This on-site role combines hands-on development with collaboration across ML, data engineering, and systems teams.

You will work in Rust and Python, build data pipelines, and integrate ML models while coordinating with Navy stakeholders and engineers. Travel is possible; a clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in roles like software/data engineering, ML, or related fields.
• Strong Python, Rust or Go programming and containerization experience.
• Experience with data formats and tactical data standards.
• Experience with AI integration and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with TAK ecosystem and expeditionary systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into expeditionary systems.
• Design, develop, and test software for tactical applications.
• Ensure high-quality data flow between sensors, UxS, and C2.
• Work with ML engineers to deploy models and monitor pipelines.
• Contribute to long-term tech strategy within the Navy programs.

Skills

Python

Rust

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Zenoh

React

Machine Learning

Data pipelines

TAK ecosystem

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Kafka

AWS Kinesis

dbt

Airflow

AirByte

PostgreSQL

GIS

Elasticsearch

Redis

S3

Snowflake

Job description

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Expeditionary Systems (OpAI) to advance AI-enabled capabilities in naval sensing, UxS, C2, and TAK. This on-site role combines hands-on development with collaboration across ML, data engineering, and systems teams.

You will work in Rust and Python, build data pipelines, and integrate ML models while coordinating with Navy stakeholders and engineers. Travel is possible; a clearance is required.