Software Engineer (AI Infrastructure)

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required for this role. Software Engineer (AI Infrastructure) on a fully funded opportunity on our largest PRIME contract. Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimize infrastructure for AI model inference at scale. Support the development and maintenance of production AI services and applications, including retrieval augmented generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and emerging technologies. Define and implement solutions for ambiguous or underspecified systems and requirements. Drive adoption of new technologies and practices across engineering teams. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for AI services. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Ensure the availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of AI platform components. Contribute to security best practices for AI systems and data. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (additional 4 years of experience may substitute the degree). 8 years of experience in software development. Experience building and maintaining production systems at scale. Experience with high‑volume web application architectures and performance optimization. Strong background in systems integration across diverse technologies and platforms. Hands‑on experience with cloud engineering in AWS. Proficiency with Kubernetes administration and deployment patterns. Strong Python programming skills. Experience implementing observability solutions (APM, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong organizational influence and change management skills. Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and create structure where needed. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Benefits We are a 100% employee‑owned company. Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP) 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, company 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr