Software Engineer - Inference

Visionist, Inc.

$115K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or 4 years of additional experience)
  • 3 years of software development experience
  • Experience in Python and/or modern programming languages
  • Proficient with Kubernetes/Helm
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning
  • Familiar with AWS or other cloud service providers

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure, and test new inference models for user release
  • Develop in-house services to ensure high-quality inference service
  • Create reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage with vendor teams
  • Support high-priority inference needs through collaborative surge efforts
  • Establish a robust infrastructure for services integrating LLM-powered tools

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company with a stake in overall success
  • Competitive 15% retirement contribution including 5% 401K match
  • 4 weeks paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and flexible work hours
  • 80 hours of paid parental leave with supplemental payment
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • $600 annual lifestyle bonus for personal development
  • Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses
  • Various insurance options for life and disability coverage
Full Job Description
Description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.

Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Software Engineer - Inference on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Your contributions are...
- Procure, configure, and test new inference models, preparing them for release to our user base
- Develop in-house services and techniques to guarantee continual high-quality inference service for our customer
- Work with model vendor teams and representatives to create reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage
- Collaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference needs from our customer.
- Engage with other teams in our organization to establish solid infrastructure for our services and integrate LLM-powered tools for user needs

Requirements for your new career...
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
- 3 years of experience in software development
- Experience with Python and/or other modern programming languages
- Experience with Kubernetes/Helm
- Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers
- Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks

Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
- We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $115,000 - $160,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

Not a good fit? Check out our other opportunities: https://jobs.jobvite.com/visionist

Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all!

Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website! https://www.visionistinc.com/what-we-do

U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

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