Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer-18816
$98,400–$147,600 year
On-siteRoy, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Define and deliver novel mathematical and statistical modeling algorithms to tackle prediction, optimization, and classification challenges. Apply machine learning to large structured and unstructured datasets for pattern recognition, target detection, and robotic systems. Prototype advanced AI techniques to stretch autonomous system capabilities and design software architectures implementing AI for improved reliability and speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning algorithms from prototype testing to production while ensuring software standards are met. Perform integration, regression, and formal qualification testing within an agile environment. Work closely with AI Systems Engineers to understand program intent and system capabilities. Design software systems and data architectures that directly implement AI techniques to support Sentinel program requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Principal Engineer Software: 05 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 03 Years with Masters; 00 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
- Senior Principal Engineer Software: 08 Years with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 03 Years with Masters; 00 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree
- Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizen and Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with a strong track record of delivering production grade code and solving complex problems in both languages
- Familiarity in working with locally hosted large language models, including hands on experience deploying and optimizing frameworks such as Ollama and Llama?CPP
- Familiarity with leading AI service APIs, including practical experience integrating, prompting, and fine tuning solutions built on OpenAI?ChatGPT, Anthropic?Claude, and Google?Gemini
- Familiarity with building agentic AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or comparable libraries
- Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizen and Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with Node.js for backend development and React for building modern, responsive user interfaces
- Experience integrating multi modal large language models (e.g., vision language, audio text) to enable richer AI interactions
- Experience designing and optimizing Retrieval Augmented Generation pipelines and building agentic orchestrators to coordinate complex AI workflows
- Demonstrated first principles thinking with a proven ability to break down complex problems into fundamental components and devise original, robust solutions
- Experience with graph database technologies such as Neo4j (or comparable platforms), fluency in Cypher queries, and practical knowledge of graph neural network methods
- Demonstrated research mindset with the ability to translate cutting edge findings into practical, deployable solutions that deliver measurable business impact
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