Software Engineer, Forward Deployed (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed (AI, Python): Leading the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions for U.S. Public Sector clients, focusing on reshaping critical workflows and translating business needs into scalable architectures. Focus on applying AI/ML in highly regulated environments, owning projects end-to-end, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Hybrid. Ability to work on-site 2-3 days per week at offices located in the greater Washington, D.C. and Reston, VA area. Requires Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance or higher.

Salary: $105,000 – $196,000 USD (Base, annual)

Company

hirify.global makes AI work, providing an end-to-end AI platform that structures data, automates workflows, and integrates human expertise to improve models for top AI companies.

What you will do

• Scope, design, and lead implementation of AI-driven solutions in partnership with delivery teams and executive stakeholders.
• Translate ambiguous workflows and business needs into repeatable systems and production-ready technical architectures.
• Participate in architecture design and trade-off discussions across performance, scalability, cost, and reliability.
• Build usable systems from messy data and incomplete or evolving requirements.
• Apply AI/ML solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g., defense, intelligence, healthcare, finance).
• Own projects end-to-end—from initial discovery and scoping through implementation, deployment, and post-launch iteration.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance or higher.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience, including work on data-intensive, ML, or backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with Python and modern ML/LLM tooling (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone).
• Experience building and operating API-based services using Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration, pub/sub systems (e.g., Kafka), schema governance, data contracts, Delta/ETL pipelines, and replay processes.
• Experience leading requirements-gathering activities and translating stakeholder input into technical specifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Operates at the intersection of advanced AI and human ingenuity, emphasizing ownership and innovation.
• Expects bold ideas, relentless drive, and the ability to turn ambiguity into opportunity in a fast-paced environment.
• Offers fair and competitive pay reflecting market conditions and individual value, with bonus + equity + benefits.
• Committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.