AI Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype and build new products for government customers that are currently in research and development.
• Take software projects from specifications and early prototypes through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
• Use AI-assisted and agentic coding tools to accelerate development while carefully reviewing and validating generated code.
• Maintain high standards for security, compliance, reliability, and software quality in government and enterprise environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, debug applications, and develop scripts to support day-to-day engineering work.
• Work with data, APIs, databases, integrations, and other components across the modern web stack.
• Collaborate with founders and team members to identify problems, implement solutions, and improve existing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Curiosity and adaptability, with the ability to learn new tools, technologies, and subject areas quickly.
• Strong interest in AI and practical experience using AI tools in software development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and launch working software, whether professionally or through independent projects.
• Generalist engineering skills across a modern web stack, including front-end development, APIs, and databases.
• Willingness to work across different technical areas and take on tasks beyond a narrow specialization.
• Familiarity with enterprise or government software requirements, particularly security, compliance, and reliability, or the ability to learn these requirements quickly.
• Ability to accept feedback, take responsibility for mistakes, communicate directly, and work collaboratively.
• Authorization to work in the United States and willingness to travel when required.

A computer science degree or experience at a large technology company is not required. Self-taught developers, career changers, and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building applications or features with large language models (LLMs).
• Experience using AI coding agents or other agentic development tools.
• Experience developing, launching, or maintaining software independently or as part of a small team.
• Exposure to government technology, enterprise software, or compliance-focused applications.

Hiring Process:

• Initial screen: A brief introductory assessment.
• Work sample: Candidates complete the same short practical exercise, with AI tools permitted.
• Further evaluation: Strong performers progress to a more in-depth building exercise and conversations with the founders and team.

Applicants should describe the most interesting thing they have built or accomplished as part of their application.

Work Arrangement

This is a US-based remote position with some travel required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Remote