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 is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of software development experience.
  • Proficient in Python and/or modern programming languages.
  • Experience with Kubernetes/Helm and familiarity with CI/CD frameworks like Argo CD.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to quickly learn new technologies.
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud providers.

Responsibilities

  • Procure, configure, and test new inference models for user release.
  • Develop services to ensure high-quality inference for customers.
  • Collaborate with vendors to create reliable pipelines for model usage.
  • Support short-term, high-priority inference efforts as part of a team.
  • Engage with various teams to establish infrastructure and integrate LLM-powered tools.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned company, providing a stake in the company's success.
  • 15% retirement contribution including a 5% 401K match and 10% ESOP.
  • 4 weeks paid time off with multiple additional leave options and flexible hours.
  • 80 hours of paid parental leave with supplemental pay for maternity return.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a waiver bonus.
  • Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 for personal wellness or tech.
  • Opportunities for merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Description

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

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!

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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