AI Solutions Engineer

2 weeks ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Defense Unicorns Full time
EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.
Position Overview:

We are looking for an AI Solutions Engineer to architect and develop software applications that facilitate AI-driven operational capabilities. In this role, you will create applications that leverage visual, linguistic, and other models tailored for specific hardware and use cases to enhance mission effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop AI-driven applications that support critical operational scenarios.
  • Create monitoring, testing, and benchmarking frameworks for your AI solutions.
  • Design application patterns that maximize performance while considering power, thermal, and other hardware limitations.
  • Collaborate with team members to foster a creative, experimental, and cohesive work environment.
Travel Requirements: 5-15%

Work Environment: Hybrid model with three days in the office in Phoenix, Arizona.

The responsibilities outlined are not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We seek a proactive individual who can adapt and embrace new challenges as they arise.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally with a background in developing applications for embedded systems in Linux or Android.
  • Familiarity with LLM application patterns and components such as vector databases, vector embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and conversational interfaces.
  • Experience utilizing model inference APIs on GPUs and other specialized hardware.
  • Knowledge of fine-tuning models for specific tasks, including query optimization and specialized assistance.
  • A passion for personal growth and mentoring others, along with a critical thinking mindset and a willingness to learn new technologies.
Desirable Attributes:
  • Experience in developing applications that integrate AI APIs into intelligent agents.
  • Experience with multimodal AI models.
  • Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation.
We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Compensation packages are determined based on candidate experience, with ranges established using national benchmarking data applicable across all geographic locations within the United States.

Remote - USA

$165,000-$196,749 USD

About Us

Defense Unicorns is dedicated to delivering mission value by optimizing software delivery, allowing our clients to concentrate on their most pressing challenges. We envision a future of freedom and security that fosters progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision and our mission-driven clients translates into a focus on speed, user experience, and flexibility, all while maintaining robust security. Our team comprises innovators, software engineers, and veterans with extensive experience in delivering technology solutions across the federal sector.
Our Focus

We design and implement secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation to meet the stringent security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are inherently agnostic, and we believe that cultivating a strong ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can facilitate easier software acquisition and integration for enterprise clients both within and outside the federal market.
Our Clients

Defense Unicorns serves mission-oriented leaders across public and private sectors. We proudly support defense and civil agencies throughout the U.S. government and collaborate closely with creators of cutting-edge software solutions to enhance the security and usability of commercial software products.
Our Projects
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)
  • Infrastructure-as-code (such as Terraform/Pulumi)
  • Continuous Delivery and automation tools
  • GitOps
  • Containers
  • CNCF projects and open-source products
  • Helm/Kustomize - Value Stream Mapping
  • Enhancing security delivery
  • Developing Kubernetes and cloud-native applications
Benefits for Our Team:
Health:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 100% Company Paid Premiums
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
Financial:
  • 401k with Employer Contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
  • Company Stock Options
  • Home Office Setup Budget
Leave:
  • Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off in addition to 11 federal holidays, the week of Thanksgiving, and the last two weeks of December (including New Year's Day)
  • Paid Parental Leave
Learning Opportunities:
  • Reimbursement for approved training and subscriptions
  • Conference expenses (travel, lodging, and fees)
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement. Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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