Software Engineer - AI Infrastructure We're seeking a software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team. In this role, you'll help build and maintain the foundation for customer AI capabilities while supporting a broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications. Responsibilities: Develop high-quality AI tools and applications for workforce use Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools Modify FOSS to accommodate customer’s use cases Engage with customers, conducting requirements elicitation and developing solutions to address their needs Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable services Serve as a technical lead for AI Tools and Applications 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 Drive adoption of new technologies and practices across engineering teams Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for AI services Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels Required Skills: Expertise in UI/UX principles Significant experience with using LLMs as a part of a code solution workflow Mastery of Python Demonstrate willingness to learn, lead a team, and manage multiple junior developers Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers Experience with Kubernetes/Helm Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks Experience supporting production software using SRE best practices Experience with Docker and containerization Significant experience developing and maintaining production software Nice to Have: Proficiency with AWS or other cloud service providers Extensive experience supporting production software using SRE best practices Familiarity with LLM model hosting Experience with customer requirements elicitation, community outreach and integration Proficiency with Kubernetes/Helm Proficiency with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks Extensive experience with LLM UI Open-Source software such as OpenWebUI Demonstrate strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions Experience Required: 12 years with Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 16 years without degree Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $204,000 - $247,000