Software Engineer – Inference (SWE1) [D.26.0202]

Dover Networks LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Dover Networks LLC is seeking a software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team in Maryland. You will procure, configure, and test inference models, develop in-house services, and collaborate with model vendors to maintain high-quality inference pipelines across our stack.

The role emphasizes rapid learning, strong communication, and ability to work with AWS and Kubernetes-based environments. Requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and no sponsorship for clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; no sponsorship for clearance.
• 3 yrs experience, or 4 additional years in place of a BS.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, and test new inference models for release to users.
• Develop in-house services to guarantee high-quality inference.
• Collaborate with model vendors to create reliable pipelines for closed-source models.
• Support surge efforts for short-term high-priority inference needs.
• Engage with teams to establish infrastructure for services and integrate LLM-powered tools.

Skills

Python

Argo CD

Kubernetes

AWS

Rapid learning

Communication

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Tools

CI/CD

Docker

Containerization

Job description

Applicants must already hold a TS/SCI clearance with a current Full Scope Polygraph before applying. We are not sponsoring or processing clearances for this position. Candidates who are seeking to obtain a clearance do not meet the minimum requirements.

Salary Range: $163k-$178k per year with an additional $41k-$44k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions

Description

Join us in building the next generation of AI infrastructure that will power innovation across the customer organization. We’re seeking a software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team. In this role, you’ll help build and maintain the foundation for customer AI capabilities while supporting a broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications. Your focus will be ensuring access to the highest available quality LLMs to users throughout the inference software stack. Requirements shift quickly as mission needs evolve and new technologies emerge, so you’ll keep sharpening your skills and learning to turn loosely defined problems into working solutions.

Responsibilities

• Procure, configure, and test new inference models, preparing them for release to our user base.
• Develop in-house services and techniques to guarantee continual high-quality inference service for our customer.
• Work with model vendor teams and representatives to create reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage.
• Collaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference needs from our customer.
• Engage with other teams in our organization to establish solid infrastructure for our services and integrate LLM-powered tools for user needs.

Skills Requirements

• Experience with Python and/or other modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks.
• Experience with Kubernetes/Helm.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with vLLM, LiteLLM, or similar inference-serving frameworks.
• Experience with other LLM hosting frameworks and practices.
• Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.
• Experience with Elastic, Grafana/Prometheus, or other observability frameworks and practices.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Experience in traffic shaping and quality-of-service engineering.
• Knowledge of and interest in hosting AI capabilities.

YOE Requirement

3 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.