Software Engineer - Mid

The role

This person will develop and maintain full stack software applications and services supporting AI/ML and analytic mission operations. They will focus on scalable back-end systems, APIs, and user interfaces for enterprise platforms.

What you will do

• Design and implement full stack software components for AI/ML and analytic applications
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices following established architectural patterns
• Build user interfaces and dashboards for AI system monitoring, control, and mission workflows
• Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and senior SWEs on system integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in development and production environments
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality coding standards
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and technical documentation
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling under the guidance of senior engineers
• Support development and operation of MCP server integrations and AI tooling

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
• Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Proficiency in at least one back-end language (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, Go, or similar)
• Experience with web frameworks, relational and/or non-relational databases, and cloud platforms
• Working knowledge of API design (REST/GraphQL) and microservice patterns
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices and common design patterns
• Experience with version control (Git), testing frameworks, and DevOps tools
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities

Nice to have

• TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
• Strong AWS cloud skills (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch)
• Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• DevSecOps exposure (secure coding, automated testing, container/dependency scanning)
• Familiarity with MCP servers or tool-using LLM systems
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and patterns for integrating ML services into applications
• Military experience strongly preferred
• Intelligence Community experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Dedicated sick time
• Comprehensive health and benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Professional development
• 401(k) with company match
• Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent)
• Relocation assistance (position dependent)
• Referral bonuses
• Performance bonuses
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Technology home office setup stipend

Before you apply

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph

About the company

Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. The company builds sonobuoy sensors and works with the U.S. Navy to collect and process SONAR data.