Senior Software Engineer 3 - (AI, AWS, Kubernetes)

Akina, Inc. • $232K — $283K *
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in software engineering or a technical discipline.
  • B.S. in a technical area or 4 additional years of comparable experience.
  • Extensive experience with large-scale production systems.
  • Deep expertise in systems integration across diverse technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud engineering and Kubernetes administration.
  • Strong Python programming skills and experience with observability solutions.
  • Proven leadership capability in technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize AI model inference infrastructure at scale.
  • Lead development and maintenance of production AI services and applications.
  • Act as technical lead for AI infrastructure initiatives and coordinate integrated team efforts.
  • Conduct one-on-ones and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
  • Serve as POC for contract administration duties.
  • Define solutions for complex technical challenges and establish technical standards.
  • Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and practices across teams.

Benefits

  • 24 days of PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
  • 401(k) contributions are 100% vested from the start date with a 10% direct company contribution.
  • 100% coverage of employee healthcare costs and 50% coverage for dependents.
  • Educational assistance for college courses and coverage for job-related training and certifications.
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer 3 - (AI, AWS, Kubernetes)

Clearance: TS/SCI w/ poly
Position ID: 20-24-015-SWE3
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Join us in building the next generation of AI infrastructure that will power innovation across the customer organization. We're seeking a senior full-stack software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team. In this role, you'll lead the development and operation of critical AI platform components, with a focus on scalable inference services and the broader AI application ecosystem.

This role includes project leadership responsibilities and people care for a small, integrated team within a larger AI platform organization.
  • Design, implement, and optimize infrastructure for AI model inference at scale.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of production AI services and applications, including retrieval augmented generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as technical lead for AI infrastructure initiatives, coordinating work across integrated teams.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones and provide coaching, feedback, and support for assigned team members.
  • Act as the team point of contact (POC) for contract administration functions.
  • Navigate ambiguity and define solutions for complex, underspecified systems and requirements.
  • Establish new technical policies, standards, and governance frameworks where gaps exist.
  • Drive adoption of new technologies and practices across engineering teams.
  • Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for AI services.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI platform components.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Position Required Skills:
  • Extensive experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems.
  • Deep expertise in systems integration across diverse technologies and platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud engineering in AWS.
  • Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes administration and deployment patterns.
  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Experience implementing and scaling observability solutions (APM, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus).
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence organizational change.
  • Experience developing technical policies and governance frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to balance hands-on engineering with leadership and coordination responsibilities.

Position Desired Skills:
  • Experience with AI inference serving technologies (vLLM, LiteLLM, etc.).
  • Previous experience with agentic frameworks (LangChain).
  • Knowledge of vector databases and embedding systems.
  • Experience with high-performance computing or distributed systems.
  • Track record of successfully driving technical and cultural change.

SWE3 Qualifications:

12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Salary Range: **$232k-$283k (Annually)

**The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

About Akina, Inc.

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Career growth at Akina, Inc. is not just a possibility—it is a priority. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs, employees are equipped with the tools needed to succeed and lead. Akina, Inc. supports its team members with resources and training that propel their careers forward.

Benefits and Culture

The culture at Akina, Inc. is built on a foundation of respect and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive workplace where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. Employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that underscores the company’s commitment to their well-being and professional growth.

Networking and Professional Development

Akina, Inc. actively encourages its team to engage in networking and professional development opportunities. These interactions foster a collaborative environment and open doors to myriad career advancement paths within the company.

Hiring Process

The hiring process at Akina, Inc. is thorough and designed to identify candidates who are not only skilled but who also align with the company’s values and culture. Prospective employees can expect a process that includes a detailed interview, review of their resume, and discussions about how their expertise can contribute to the team at Akina, Inc.

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