Software Engineer (LLM)

About the role

Visionist has an exciting new, fully funded opportunity for a Software Engineer on our largest prime contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy agentic AI workflows leveraging autonomous planning and tool use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency
• Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python
• Conduct vulnerability analysis to support mission-critical initiatives
• Develop and document new tradecraft
• Execute customer requests and provide technical solutions aligned with mission needs
• Perform customer outreach to understand requirements and support strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 12 years of experience in Software Engineering
• Deep experience leveraging LLMs to solve complex problems, including prompt engineering and model optimization
• Experience integrating AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools
• Strong experience with Python, including data parsing and manipulation
• Experience with networking concepts and protocols
• Experience conducting open source research
• Familiarity with Git
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence
• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance With Polygraph Is Required
• U.S. citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible)

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with stake in overall success
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Pay

Salary range: $170,000 - $240,000. Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

Schedule

Flexible work hours with 4 weeks paid time off, 12 paid holidays, comp time, and overtime.