Software Engineer (AI Infrastructure)Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Software Engineer (AI Infrastructure) 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! For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured.
We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm.Your contributions are…Design, implement, and optimize infrastructure for AI model inference at scaleSupport the development and maintenance of production AI services and applications, including retrieval augmented generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and emerging technologiesDefine and implement solutions for ambiguous or underspecified systems and requirementsDrive adoption of new technologies and practices across engineering teamsImplement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for AI servicesAutomate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principlesEnsure the availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of AI platform componentsContribute to security best practices for AI systems and dataProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineersRequirements for your new career…Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)8 years of experience in software developmentExperience building and maintaining production systems at scaleExperience with high-volume web application architectures and performance optimizationStrong background in systems integration across diverse technologies and platformsHands-on experience with cloud engineering in AWSProficiency with Kubernetes administration and deployment patternsStrong Python programming skillsExperience implementing observability solutions (APM, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesStrong organizational influence and change management skillsAbility to thrive in ambiguous environments and create structure where neededExcellent communication and collaboration skillsBenefits of becoming a Visionist: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 hours80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternityMedical, 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 bonusesTerm life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disabilitySalary range: $115,000 - $160,000Disclaimer: 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.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. Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.