Software Engineer, ARC Team
About the role
The Software Engineer, ARC team at Scale AI is responsible for defining how the company ships software, focusing on secure and scalable backend systems for public sector customers. They will design and implement these systems, re-architect the stack to meet government/security mandates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for backend solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure.
- Own services or systems and define their long-term health goals, while also improving the health of surrounding components.
- Re-architect the stack to run in compliant or restrictive environments. This requires designing swappable components (auth, storage, logging) to meet government/security mandates without breaking the product.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for backend solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of government agencies operating in secure environments.
- Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Public Sector business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings.
Requirements
- At least an active secret clearance and the ability & willingness to up level to TS/SCI with CI Poly.
- Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases. Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment.
- Security Focused: Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc). Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering.
- Must be able to support work 3-4 days a week from the DC, SF, NYC, or STL office.
Qualifications
Must have:
- At least an active secret clearance and the ability & willingness to up level to TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Ideally you'd have:
- Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases. Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment.
- Security Focused: Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc). Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering.
Skills
Must have:
- At least an active secret clearance and the ability & willingness to up level to TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Ideally you'd have:
- Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases. Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment.
- Security Focused: Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc). Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering.
Benefits
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $184,000 - $259,440 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is: $165,600 - $233,496 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis is: $138,000 - $194,580 USD
Pay
Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $184,000 - $259,440 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is: $165,600 - $233,496 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis is: $138,000 - $194,580 USD
About Us
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
Company Commitments
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.
- We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
- We comply with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision.
Contact Information
To apply for this job, please refer to the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $184,000 - $259,440 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, Colorado is: $165,600 - $233,496 USD The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis is: $138,000 - $194,580 USD
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