Software Engineer, ARC Team (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, ARC Team (AI): Designing and implementing secure scalable backend systems and internal tooling for government and high-security environments with an accent on architecture, reliability, and compute. Focus on building standardized deployment patterns, creating secure air-gapped environments, and eliminating technical debt in automated deployment pipelines.

Location: Must be able to work 3-4 days a week from the San Francisco, St. Louis, New York, or Washington DC office

Salary: $138,000 - $259,440 USD

Company

Scale AI develops reliable AI systems for critical decisions, providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies for enterprises and government agencies.

What you will do

• Design and implement secure, scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers leveraging cloud-native AI infrastructure.
• Build and maintain internal CLIs and tools to standardize testing, deployment, and environment management.
• Re-architect the stack to operate within compliant, restrictive, or air-gapped environments.
• Own services and define long-term health goals while improving surrounding infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative backend solutions for government agencies.
• Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for the Public Sector business.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required; must be able and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Must be able to support work 3-4 days a week from the DC, SF, NYC, or STL office.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, including modern web frameworks, languages, and databases.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Federal Compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, Cloud SRG, STIG Benchmarks).

Nice to have

• Experience developing and delivering software to air-gapped and isolated environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and a learning and development stipend.
• Generous PTO and commuter stipends for eligible roles.