Senior Software Engineer — Lead AI Platform (Remote)

Spear AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health and benefits package

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Remote/hybrid options

Relocation assistance

Performance bonuses

Technology stipend

Job summary

Spear AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development for enterprise AI platforms, providing technical leadership and architectural guidance while delivering scalable software solutions.

You will design complex systems, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of best practices across front-end, back-end, and data layers in a security-focused environment. This role blends hands-on coding with strategic architecture and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience building production systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks: modern JS framework (React/Angular/Vue) plus back-end language/framework (Python/FastAPI/Django, Node.js, Java/Spring, or Go).
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, system design, and API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Experience with cloud-native development and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Deep knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization (OAuth, SAML, OIDC), and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex full stack systems, services, and applications supporting the customer’s AI/ML and analytic mission.
• Architect end-to-end solutions across front-end UIs, back-end services, APIs, and data layers.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Build and improve user interfaces and operator-facing dashboards used in mission workflows.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to mid- and junior-level developers.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and development processes across the team.
• Drive technical decision-making, technology selection, and architectural direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and optimization.
• Lead code reviews and ensure software quality, security, and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and ADRs.
• Identify and implement performance optimizations and scalability improvements.
• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and DevSecOps practices across the development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and operate MCP servers and tool integrations enabling agentic AI capabilities for mission users.

Job description

Spear AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development for enterprise AI platforms, providing technical leadership and architectural guidance while delivering scalable software solutions.

You will design complex systems, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of best practices across front-end, back-end, and data layers in a security-focused environment. This role blends hands-on coding with strategic architecture and cross-team collaboration.