Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer

At Parallax Advanced Research, our work is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and national impact. As a nonprofit research institute, we partner with government, academic, and industry clients to solve complex challenges in AI, aerospace, human-machine teaming, and beyond. Parallax Advanced Research Mission is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry and academic clients. Parallax uses agile software development methods to deliver customized research and development software products in support of Air Force and other service missions.

The Junior Software Developer executes the development and maintenance of software tools and utilities based on defined customer requirements. Working within a collaborative team, you will rapidly master existing code stacks to provide consistent development support across a diverse portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and debugging code, maintaining existing software systems, and performing quality control tasks. You will also contribute to software quality by documenting technical processes and assessing user feedback to support continuous product improvement.

In This Role, You Will:

• Implement enterprise-grade applications for CAGE and Nauti-CAGE platforms
• Write efficient, scalable, and secure code across multiple languages and frameworks
• Lead secure CI/CD pipeline design and automation
• Integrate vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and runtime monitoring into deployments
• Champion best practices for secure coding and infrastructure-as-code
• Develop, optimize, and deploy algorithms for machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Handle large-scale datasets, ensuring data integrity and model accuracy
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize ML models in production
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align software, security, and AI/ML initiatives
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technologies

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and US Citizenship are required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field with experience (6+ years) in software development
• Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, NoSQL, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Matplotlib, OpenCV
• Proficiency with DevSecOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, security scanning tools
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP with emphasis on secure deployments and compliance
• Data Science & AI/ML: Feature engineering, model training, hyperparameter tuning, MLOps pipelines
• Architecture and Orchestration Frameworks: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Agentic workflows; LangGraph, CrewAI with the ability to design multi-step "reasoning loops"
• 6+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in DevSecOps and AI/ML
• Proven track record of embedding security in software development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead projects, and influence technical direction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Sitting & Posture – Ability to sit for long periods with good posture.
• Manual Dexterity – Use of a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
• Vision & Reading – Clear vision (corrected if needed) for screens and documents.
• Hearing & Communication – Ability to hear and speak clearly for calls and meetings.
• Mobility – Walking short distances, occasional reaching, bending, or lifting light objects.
• Cognitive Ability – Focus, problem-solving, and multitasking skill

Travel requirements/percentage: 10%

Parallax Advanced Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Why Join Parallax? We offer a workplace that values both personal well-being and professional growth, along with a robust benefits package: Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Insurance: 100% employer-paid life, short- and long-term disability Retirement: Roth or pre-tax 401(k) with company match + annual employer contribution Education: 100% tuition coverage for employees + 80% for dependents Time Off: 25 days of PTO, flex holidays, paid parental leave, and military leave Work-Life Balance: PTO sell-back program and hybrid flexibility for select positions