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Mid-Level Software Engineer – AI Infrastructure with Security Clearance

Neural Solutions
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
We’re seeking a full-stack software engineer to support our AI infrastructure team at Columbia, MD. In this role, you’ll help build and maintain the platform that provides the foundation for the customer’s AI capabilities. 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. Required Skills:
  • Proven experience building and maintaining production systems at scale.
  • Experience with high-volume web application architecture 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 change management and organizational influence skills. Nice to Have:
  • Experience with AI inference serving technologies (vLLM, LiteLLM, etc.).
  • Previous experience with agentic frameworks (LangChain).
  • Knowledge of vector databases and embedding systems.
  • Experience with high-performance computing or distributed systems. Experience Required: 8 years with Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or 12 years without degree Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000

Salary : $148,000 - $177,000

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