Role OverviewJoin a fast-moving Tactical AI team developing production-quality AI applications that accelerate mission workflows through large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and modern software engineering. As a Senior Applied AI Engineer – Software Engineering, you will design and develop AI-powered applications that enable analysts and operators to interact with complex mission data using natural language and intelligent automation.
What You Will Do
Design, develop, and maintain production AI-enabled software applications using Python and modern software engineering practices. Architect and implement LLM-powered workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and AI agent capabilities that solve mission problems.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys building scalable AI systems while shaping technical direction across the team. You will work directly with mission customers to understand operational challenges, rapidly prototype solutions, and transition successful capabilities into production.
Requirements
- Production software development experience using Python
- Experience designing and developing distributed or backend software systems
- Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agents, or similar technologies
- Experience developing REST APIs and integrating multiple data sources
- Experience working with SQL, Elasticsearch, or other data storage technologies
- Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and software engineering best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience collaborating directly with mission customers to understand requirements and deliver operational solutions
Benefits
- 24 days PTO accrued annually
- 11 federal holidays
- 100% vested 401k on start date
- 10% company contribution to 401k
- 100% of healthcare costs covered for employees
- 50% of healthcare costs covered for dependents
- Educational assistance towards college classes
- Job-related training and certifications covered
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