Software Engineer, Frontier AI Infrastructure

Scale AI is hiring a Software Engineer to own the model inference layer and support its Public Sector Engineering team. The role focuses on building and maintaining secure AI infrastructure, improving integration testing, engaging with customers and cloud vendors, and shaping the public-sector product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure
• Own services or systems and define their long-term health goals, while also improving the health of surrounding components
• Re-architect the stack to run in compliant or restrictive environments. This requires designing swappable components (auth, storage, logging) to meet government/security mandates without breaking the product
• You will work with Product to build integration tests that catch issues early, shifting the focus from "infra-only debugging" to preventing failures upstream
• Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions
• Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Public Sector business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings

Preferred

• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases
• Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus
• Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment
• Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc)
• Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions
• Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment
• Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements
• Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering
• Front-End Development
• Back-End Development
• Full-Stack Development
• Web Development Frameworks
• Programming Languages
• Database Technologies
• Air-Gapped Software Delivery
• Isolated Environment Deployment
• Containerization
• Docker
• Container Orchestration
• Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Cloud-Native Development
• Cloud Application Deployment
• Federal Compliance Frameworks
• Cloud Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
• FedRAMP
• STIG Benchmarks
• Security Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Secure Software Development
• Technical Solution Development
• Emerging Software Engineering Trends
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Innovative Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Customer Collaboration
• Technical Communication
• Adaptability
• Willingness to Learn
• Learning Agility

Benefits

• Equity-based compensation for employees in eligible roles, subject to Board of Director approval
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A learning and development stipend
• Generous PTO
• This role may be eligible for a commuter stipend

Company

• Tech career marketplace connecting professionals with recruiters
• Centennial, Colorado, USA
• https://www.or-quest.nl/
• Founded in 1990
• 201-500 employees

Qualifications

• At least an active secret clearance and the ability & willingness to up level to TS/SCI with CI Poly. This is a requirement and candidates will not be considered who do not hold at least a secret clearance
• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases
• Experience with developing & delivering software to air-gapped & isolated environments is a plus
• Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is desired
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment
• Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks, and requirements(e.g, Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks, etc)
• Experience developing software & technical solutions that meet strict security & regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions
• Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers
• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment
• Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving project requirements
• Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering

Required skills

• Air-Gapped Environment Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security Requirements Guide (Cloud SRG), Docker, FedRAMP, Full-Stack Development, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, STIG Benchmarks