Software Engineer - Human-Centered AI

What You'll Do

• Contribute to engineering teams on projects of varying scope and complexity
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators to understand and prioritize technical requirements, effectively tracking them in GitLab
• Understand and apply the entire software development lifecycle to each project
• Develop responsive, transitional software engineering solutions using programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, Rust, JavaScript, Unity, and other relevant frameworks
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions to communicate progress, identify blockers, and collaborate with cross-functional team members in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Document technical implementations and API specifications using tools like Docusaurus and Markdown to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Master's degree in computer science or related discipline. In lieu of a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of experience
• Software Design and Development Life-cycle knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies
• Proven experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of programming language design
• Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL
• Experience in deployment engineering, including build systems and containerization, as well as knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment or similar technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Able to collaborate with customers to define analytical questions, decision contexts, assumptions, measures, constraints, and experimental designs
• Experience in a research and development role within the defense industry is preferred
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Desired Requirements

• Experience in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence, specifically in reinforcement learning is preferred
• Development experience in C++, Java, Rust, C#, Compilers (DSL)
• Familiarity with React JS library

Why Charles River?

• Competitive compensation plus bonus and retirement contribution
• Athletic facilities and amenities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Public transportation accessibility
• Employee ownership since 2012
• Substantial total rewards package