Software Engineer - Inference
Visionist, Inc.1 month ago
Laurel, MD, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$85k - $120k/yr
Responsibilities
- Procure, configure, test, and prepare inference models for release to users.
- Develop services and techniques that provide continual high-quality inference service.
- Collaborate with model vendors to build reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage.
- Support short-term, high-priority inference needs through surge efforts.
- Establish infrastructure for services and integrate LLM-powered tools for users.
Requirements
- An active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.
- A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required, with an additional four years of experience accepted in place of the degree.
- Experience with Python and/or other modern programming languages.
- Experience with Kubernetes and Helm.
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers.
- Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks.
- Strong communication skills, willingness to ask questions, and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned company with employee participation in company success.
- 15% retirement contribution consisting of a 5% 401(k) match and 10% ESOP contribution.
- Four weeks of paid time off, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours.
- 80 hours of paid parental leave plus an $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for individuals and families, with an additional $4,160 per year for employees who waive medical coverage.
- Annual $600 lifestyle bonus for gyms, fitness, new technology, or an HSA.
- Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
- Term life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Interview process includes a recruiter phone screen and an interview with a Visionist team at the Columbia, Maryland headquarters.
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