Senior SWE 3 - AI Inference (Python/Kubernetes) TS/SCI

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 241,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Akina, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer 3 to lead inference infrastructure and delivery of high-quality AI services in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will shepherd end-to-end models, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to raise standards across the group.

The role emphasizes balancing hands-on development with leadership, sustaining efficient inference pipelines, and ensuring access to top-tier LLMs for customers while collaborating with broader AI-enabled applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, configuration, and deployment of inference models for our users.
• Translate high-level stakeholder goals into engineering outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and grow development best practices and standards for the team.
• Develop in-house services and techniques to guarantee continual high-quality inference service for our customer.
• Engage with other teams in our organization to establish solid infrastructure for our services and integrate LLM-powered tools for user needs.
• Collaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference needs from our customer.

Skills

Python

CI/CD frameworks

Kubernetes/Helm

AWS

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Argo CD

Docker

Grafana/Prometheus

Job description

Akina, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer 3 to lead inference infrastructure and delivery of high-quality AI services in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will shepherd end-to-end models, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to raise standards across the group.

The role emphasizes balancing hands-on development with leadership, sustaining efficient inference pipelines, and ensuring access to top-tier LLMs for customers while collaborating with broader AI-enabled applications.