Software Engineer III (Cloud & AI Systems Engineering)

The Software Engineer will serve on an integrated product development team supporting a full-featured service hosted on large-scale compute clusters and AWS cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and sustaining advanced capabilities, including AI-driven systems. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle, including development, testing, optimization, and operational support, while working within an agile environment., * Develop, test, and integrate software capabilities within a cloud-based environment

• Support deployment and sustainment of services on large-scale compute clusters and AWS infrastructure
• Design and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement and support AI/ML-driven capabilities, including LLM-based solutions
• Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-aligned solutions
• Support operational activities, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and system enhancements, * Monthly wellness stipend to support fitness memberships, programs, equipment, or recreational activities.
• Access to programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Recognition and Culture:

• Formal employee recognition program with opportunities for awards and incentives.
• Participation in employee engagement initiatives, team events, and organizational activities designed to promote collaboration and workplace satisfaction., * Candidates may be required to complete technical assessments as part of the selection process.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

• Substitution: Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience on similar projects may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

• Fourteen (14) years of Software Engineering experience

• Alternative: Eighteen (18) years of experience without a degree

Required Technical Skills

• Experience with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic AI systems
• Experience with AWS cloud architecture and system design
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Strong Java development experience, particularly for distributed systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience optimizing performance for large-scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting production cloud environments and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and system reliability engineering principles

Health and Insurance Coverage:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid premiums for select high-quality medical plans, with additional plan options available to meet varying needs.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage available for employees and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits:

• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan equal to 10% of salary each pay period.
• No employee contribution required to receive employer contributions.
• Immediate vesting of employer contributions upon hire.

Incentives and Bonuses:

• Employee referral bonus program, including initial and retention incentives.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility.

Leave and Work-Life Balance:

• Four (4) weeks of paid annual leave.
• Eleven (11) paid federal holidays, with flexible scheduling options where permitted.
• Telework opportunities based on role and contract requirements.
• Additional administrative leave for inclement weather or operational disruptions where telework is not feasible.
• Bereavement leave for immediate family members.
• Parental leave for birth or adoption, with potential eligibility for short-term disability benefits.

Professional Development:

• Annual education reimbursement (up to $5,250) for accredited degree programs relevant to job responsibilities.
• Additional funding for professional development, including training, certifications, and industry conferences.

Equipment and Allowances:

• Reimbursement (up to $1,000 every two years) for home office and technical equipment.
• Annual allowance for professional apparel and related items.