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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Spectraforce - **Location:** North Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Rapid Prototyping Process, Tensorflow, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, System Programming, Management of Software Versions, Rust (Programming Language), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Cloud Platform System, Pytorch, Istio, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Concurrency, Deep Learning, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=749e48fd-9c4e-4e52-a152-d5ccf707eb6c&OrgId=1&UserId=2520 ## About the Role * Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: 5 Years min and AWS Certification * What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have? + Strong software engineering background with systems programming experience in languages like C/C++, Python, Go, Node, and Rust, plus solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and concurrency. + Experience in rapid prototyping with Python, along with knowledge of software engineering principles and foundational computer science. + Familiarity with AI/ML development, including fine-tuning large language models, multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, vector databases, and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. + Understanding of advanced compute and infrastructure topics such as GPUs, heterogeneous accelerators like cuda, modern inference serving, shared services, internal platforms, testing, CI/CD and Kubernetes. + Basic knowledge of identity and access management concepts, including SSO, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM, authentication protocols, access lifecycle management, and identity governance. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and scale next-generation AI platforms and intelligent systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering fundamentals, deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, machine learning platforms, and operational excellence. This role involves developing production-grade AI applications, shared services, internal platforms, and foundational infrastructure that support large-scale AI workloads across enterprise environments., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems using C/C++, Python, Go, Rust, Node.js, and other modern programming languages. * Build advanced AI solutions including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, agentic AI systems, vector databases, and multi-agent architectures. * Research, design, and optimize high-performance AI workloads for CPU, GPU, and heterogeneous computing environments. * Develop internal platforms, SDKs, shared services, and infrastructure components that accelerate engineering productivity. * Create rapid prototypes and production-ready solutions while maintaining high standards of software quality and maintainability. * Design and implement inference serving platforms for deep learning and generative AI applications. * Establish engineering best practices for testing, debugging, CI/CD, automated deployments, monitoring, observability, incident management, and operational excellence. * Drive architecture reviews, technical strategy, and platform modernization initiatives. * Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, platform engineers, security teams, and product stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions. * Manage Kubernetes-based environments including cluster lifecycle management, version upgrades, service mesh administration, GitOps workflows, and Argo-based deployments. * Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using SSO, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, and enterprise identity governance frameworks. * YOE 5+ years ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [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) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)