Junior Software Engineer – Tools and Applications

We're seeking a software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team in Columbia, MD.

About the role

In this role, you'll develop and maintain high-quality tools and applications that enable seamless use of AI by the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for the workforce to use
• Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools
• Modify FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) to accommodate customer’s use cases
• Regularly engage with customers to elicit requirements and develop solutions
• Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications for reliable services

Requirements

• 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 7 years without a degree
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles
• Knowledge of and experience using LLMs as part of a code solution workflow
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong communication skills, willingness to ask questions
• Proficiency with Python or another Object-Oriented Programming language
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required

Nice to have

• Experience with LLM UI Open-Source software such as OpenWebUI
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers
• Experience with Kubernetes/Helm
• Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks
• Experience supporting production software using SRE best practices
• Experience with Docker and containerization

Pay

$138,000 - $163,000

Location: Columbia, MD