Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI & RAG

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 188.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral/retention bonuses

Paid social and team events

Descripción de la vacante

Ctrl+ is seeking a senior engineer to design, build, and support Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions on a high-performance Linux platform in Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will work with LLMs, embeddings, and vector databases, package containerized apps with Helm, and manage Kubernetes resources.

Formación

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (5 years with a Master’s, or 9 years without a degree).
• Advanced Linux command-line skills.
• Recent Python development experience.
• Docker/Podman/containerd.
• Helm and Kubernetes resources.
• LLMs, RAG, embeddings and vector databases.
• GitLab CI/CD, Flux CD or similar.
• Prometheus and Grafana.
• Git workflows and code reviews.
• SDLC, automated testing and DevSecOps.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and support RAG solutions.
• Work with LLMs, embedding models and vector databases.
• Package and deploy containerized applications.
• Author Helm charts and manage Kubernetes resources.
• Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Flux CD.
• Monitor services with Prometheus and Grafana.

Conocimientos

Advanced Linux CLI

Python development

LLMs and embeddings

Docker/Podman/containerd

Helm & Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD & Flux CD

Prometheus & Grafana

Git workflows & code reviews

SDLC & DevSecOps

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Herramientas

Docker

Podman

containerd

Helm

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Flux CD

Prometheus

Grafana

Descripción del empleo

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Build production-ready Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions on a high-performance Linux platform.

The mission

Deliver scalable AI capabilities in a secure, mission-critical computing environment.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop and support RAG solutions
• Work with LLMs, embedding models and vector databases
• Package and deploy containerized applications
• Author Helm charts and manage Kubernetes resources
• Build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Flux CD
• Monitor services with Prometheus and Grafana

What you’ll bring

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (5 years with a Master’s, or 9 years without a degree).
• Advanced Linux command-line skills
• Recent Python development
• Docker, Podman or containerd
• Helm and Kubernetes resources
• LLMs, RAG, embeddings and vector databases
• GitLab CI/CD, Flux CD or similar
• Prometheus and Grafana
• Git workflows and code reviews
• SDLC, automated testing and DevSecOps

Preferred qualifications

• AWS cloud deployments
• Jira and Confluence
• GPU-enabled applications
• PyTorch or TensorFlow
• KubeFlow, NeMo or PyTorch Lightning
• SQL, Elasticsearch and vector databases
• NVIDIA NIM/Triton, vLLM or Ray

Compensation and flexibility

$123.63–$136.51 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.