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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Engineer (Clearance Required) - **Company:** Scale Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $186,400.0 - $233,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Scripting, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/15858885?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F15858885%2FSolutions-Engineer-D-C-Washington ## About the Role * Strong engineering background, preferably in computer science, mathematics, or other quantitative fields * Strong communication skills - ability to interact with both technical and non-technical customers at all levels * At ease with technology, able to quickly pick up new tech stacks and troubleshoot * Previous experience working with Public Sector customers - our business is diverse and growing across both National Security and Federal Civilian communities. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Javascript/Typescript, Bash scripts, or programming languages. * A strong desire to roll up your sleeves and help build a business in an extremely fast-paced environment * Active US Government Security Clearance (TS / SCI required) * Based in the Washington, DC area or willing to relocate * Background working in AI/ML, particularly Generative AI and Large Language Models Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. ## Description $186,400spanspan class="divider"-spanspan$233,000 USDspandivdivdivdiv class="content-conclusion"pPLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role United States, D.C., Washington Jul 25, 2026 Our customer base is growing exponentially, and you will be on the front lines of ensuring that the world's most innovative companies become passionate, lifelong, Scale customers. Our Solutions Engineers ensure customers' first experiences with Scale's technology are flawless and lead to a successful long-term partnership. The work will vary daily, and we're looking for technical experts excited to solve tough problems. As a solution engineer, you will be a part of helping shape our early-stage federal business by re-envisioning our commercial product offerings for our federal clients. What you'll do: * Become an expert on the end-to-ends of Scale Products * Create tailored demonstrations and collateral for federal stakeholders at both the executive and analyst level. * Partner with Scale Account Executives to deliver customer pilots according to requirements agreed by the customer. * Integrate and ingest a variety of external datasets to solve government use cases. * Interact with customers on a day-to-day basis to understand their pain points and design solutions * Work with internal product and engineering teams to turn customer requirements into Scale capabilities * Understand public sector mission sets and strategic objectives to better showcase Scales products. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? 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