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# Software Engineer - 3 (AI Inference)

- **Company:** SHAWKY ENGINEERING, LLC
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $280,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Linux, Python (Programming Language)
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9c01f2bd289d42fe

## About the Role

* Deep technical expertise across AI/ML, Python software engineering, Linux systems, and CNO, with experience leveraging modern AI development tools such as Claude Code.
 * Expertise in engaging stakeholders, translating requirements, and architecting scalable, high-impact solutions.
 * Strong ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments.

## Description

We operate with a lean infrastructure-no unnecessary layers, no red tape. That means:

 * Above-market compensation tied to performance.
 * Minimal meetings, maximum time spent building.
 * Your work ships fast and matters immediately.

We intentionally stay small to preserve agility and ensure every team member is highly valued and highly compensated.

What You'll Do

 * This current opening is for software engineer positions on the enterprise AI inference team.
 * Build and maintain the platform that provides the foundation for the customer's AI capabilities, focusing on inference services while supporting the broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications.
 * Design, implement, and optimize infrastructure for AI model inference at scale.


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