Senior Software Engineer – AI Infrastructure

Job Description

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

We’re seeking a senior full-stack software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team in Columbia, MD. 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Navigate ambiguity and define solutions for complex, underspecified systems and requirements.
Establish new technical policies, standards, and governance frameworks where gaps exist.

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.

Nice To Have

Experience with AI inference serving technologies (vLLM, LiteLLM, etc.).
Previous experience with agentic frameworks (LangChain).

Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 16 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000