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T-Rex Solutions

<div><p>T-Rex Solutions is looking to select an AI Prompt Engineer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) EDOS program. The overall mission of this program is to modernize the IRS legacy Tax processing systems and is critical to the overall modernization of the IRS to improve taxpayer experience, increase voluntary compliance, and reduce the IRS's reliance on costly and unsustainable legacy technology. We are seeking an experienced AI Prompting Delivery Lead to drive our artificial intelligence initiatives, focusing on prompt engineering and strategic AI application development.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and implement the development and optimization of prompt engineering strategies</li>
<li>Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks</li>
<li>Develop AI applications using Python and cloud services</li>
<li>Manage AI project delivery and support technical implementation</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of overall experience</li>
<li>US Citizenship required</li>
<li>Must possess an active IRS MBI Clearance and have current GFE</li>
<li>Hands on experience with Azure OpenAI and AWS cloud services</li>
<li>Proficient in Python AI application development</li>
<li>Deep understanding of RAG frameworks and prompt engineering techniques</li>
<li>Strong project management and delivery leadership skills</li>
<li>Experience supporting complex AI/ML initiatives</li>
<li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li>
<li>Machine learning model optimization</li>
<li>Advanced prompt engineering techniques</li>
<li>Cloud infrastructure management</li>
<li>Agile project delivery methodologies</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Desired Skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)</li>
<li>AWS GovCloud experience</li>
<li>Strong Python development skills</li>
</ul>
<p><b>T-Rex Overview</b></p>
<p>
Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.</p>
<p>
T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.</p>
<p>
T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.</p>
<p>
In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.</p>
<p>
T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.</p></div>

AI Prompt Engineer

Speechify

<div><p>The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.</p>
<p>
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading &ndash; PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites &ndash; into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.
</p><p>Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting &ndash; Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.</p>
<p><b>
Overview</b></p>
<p>
We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.</p>
<p><b>
What You'll Do</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline</li>
<li>Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.</li>
<li>Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team's dataset roadmap to power Speechify's next-generation consumer and enterprise products.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>An Ideal Candidate Should Have</b></p>
<ul>
<li>BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.</li>
<li>5+ years of industry experience in software development.</li>
<li>Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments</li>
<li>Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)</li>
<li>Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What we offer</b></p>
<ul>
<li>A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.</li>
<li>An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.</li>
<li>A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.</li>
<li>An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.</li>
<li>Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.</li>
<li>Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.</li>
<li>Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.</li>
<li>Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Compensation:</b> The <b>United States base salary</b> range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience</p>
<p><b>
Think you're a good fit for this job?</b></p>
<p>
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
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<p><b>
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Refer them!</p>
<p><b>
Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.</b></p>
<p>
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.</p></div>

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Washington, DC, USA

Data Scientist - Law Enforcement Analytics & Program

Kearney

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h3><p></p><p>
As a Senior Data Scientist / Product Engineer at Kearney Activate, you will play a key role in delivering secure, cloud-hosted data and analytics solutions for clients within Kearney&rsquo;s Mobility, Defense and Advanced Industrials practice. This role is designed for a senior generalist who can take a business question all the way from framing and exploratory analysis through modeling, deployment, and ongoing performance monitoring. You will work at the intersection of business, product, and technology, partnering directly with client stakeholders and mentoring junior technical teammates along the way.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key responsibilities</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Translate ambiguous business questions into a clear analytical approach and select the right technique for the problem.</p></li><li><p>
Conduct exploratory data analysis to understand data quality, structure, and opportunity before modeling begins.</p></li><li><p>
Design, build, and evaluate analytical and machine learning solutions, including traditional ML and LLM-based approaches, using rigorous metrics and testing.</p></li><li><p>
Build and assess production-grade retrieval-augmented generation pipelines when an LLM-based approach is the right fit.</p></li><li><p>
Deploy models through APIs or batch pipelines, write tests, and establish basic monitoring for performance and drift.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate closely with the dedicated data architecture team on pipeline design, data quality, and schema decisions.</p></li><li><p>
Apply MLOps fundamentals and CI/CD discipline to models and analytical code.</p></li><li><p>
Document assumptions and communicate results clearly to both technical and business audiences.</p></li><li><p>
Lead solution definition directly with client stakeholders and mentor junior technical staff.</p></li><li><p>
Use modern AI and GenAI tools as a practical part of your day-to-day workflow.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who you are</b></h2><p>
After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections&mdash;between facts, technologies, and above all, people. We look for collaborative, inquisitive problem-solvers who are comfortable operating with both engineers and senior client stakeholders and who bring genuine ownership to their work.</p><p>
We want to hear from you if you are:</p><ul><li><p>
An experienced data science professional with a track record of owning end-to-end solutions and taking them into production.</p></li><li><p>
A true generalist across business framing, exploratory data analysis, modeling, deployment, and monitoring.</p></li><li><p>
Strong in business acumen and able to explain what a model means for a decision, not just how it works.</p></li><li><p>
Fluent in at least one relevant industry vertical such as aerospace and defense, large-scale construction, manufacturing, supply chain, or sales and operations planning.</p></li><li><p>
Comfortable with prompt engineering, RAG, and core LLM concepts such as context, evaluation, and temperature.</p></li><li><p>
Credible in data engineering conversations, especially around pipelines and data quality, even if you do not own that function directly.</p></li><li><p>
Comfortable in fast-paced, iterative, client-facing delivery environments.</p></li><li><p>
Strong in written and verbal communication and experienced in mentoring junior technical talent.</p></li><li><p>
Practically fluent in using modern AI and GenAI tools in your own workflow.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required qualifications</b></h2><p><b>
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future, including H-1B visa sponsorship or sponsorship for any other employment-based immigration case.</b></p><ul><li><p>
Ability to obtain, or current possession of, a U.S. Secret security clearance; active or prior clearance is a strong plus.</p></li><li><p>
Full-time employment.</p></li><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience; an advanced degree is a plus.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Technical skills and tools</b></h2><p><b>
Core</b></p><ul><li><p>
Python for data science and SQL.</p></li><li><p>
Exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.</p></li><li><p>
Machine learning fundamentals and applied fluency with LLMs, including RAG patterns, prompt engineering, and core LLM concepts.</p></li><li><p>
Model deployment via APIs or batch pipelines, with basic monitoring for performance and drift.</p></li><li><p>
Git-based version control and working familiarity with CI/CD for analytical code.</p></li><li><p>
Data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b></p><ul><li><p>
Familiarity with JavaScript or React for collaboration with front-end developers.</p></li><li><p>
Experience with distributed frameworks such as Spark and containerization tools such as Docker.</p></li><li><p>
Exposure to cloud ML platforms is helpful but not heavily weighted.</p></li><li><p>
Experience deploying in regulated, secure, or highly compliant environments.</p></li><li><p>
Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Location</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Washington, D.C. or Arlington preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Boston and other East Coast hubs will be considered.</p></li><li><p>
Must be able to work closely with the team and travel to client delivery sites as required.</p></li><li><p>
U.S.-based only.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we can offer you</b></h2><p>
Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>
Generous retirement and pension savings contributions.</p></li><li><p>
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family.</p></li><li><p>
Gym membership discounts.</p></li><li><p>
Non-partner equity-based awards for consulting managers and above.</p></li><li><p>
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.</p></li><li><p>
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey.</p></li></ul><p>
Compensation Range: $100k-$150k: It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass, annual wellness programming, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees&rsquo; physical, mental, and emotional well-being.</p><p>
Read more about our benefits and careers at Kearney Benefits and Kearney Careers.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination</b></h2><p>
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased, and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person&rsquo;s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.</p></div><p></p>

Kearney Activate- Senior Data Scientist & Product Engineer

Q2Impact

<div><p><b>Project Summary: </b>This contract supports the Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), through its Deputy Directorate for Counter Threats and International Cooperation (DDCTIC), in meeting the minimum statutory requirements of Public Law 115-68, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017. The contract delivers WPS training and education for the Joint Force, sociocultural analysis, and data collection for annual statutory reporting. The Data Engineer supports the J5 data infrastructure underpinning all of these functions, building and maintaining the data pipelines, repositories, and AI-enabled tools that allow analysts and senior decision-makers across the directorate to access mission-critical information. This position is full-time and is contingent upon award.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary: </b>The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the data infrastructure supporting J5 WPS statutory reporting and analytical functions. The role is responsible for identifying and integrating mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners, managing curated datasets within the J5 Data Catalog, and developing and maintaining WPS AI agents. The Data Engineer works closely with WPS analysts and Joint Staff leadership to ensure data assets are standardized, documented, and decision-ready.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
General Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, acquire, and engineer access to mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners.</li><li>
Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines to ingest, clean, and integrate data into a centralized repository.</li><li>
Publish and manage curated datasets as discoverable assets within the J5 Data Catalog, ensuring documentation, standardization, and accessibility for analysts and decision-makers.</li><li>
Develop and maintain WPS AI agents in support of J5 analytical and reporting requirements.</li><li>
Support data collection and collation for NATO reporting requirements and annual WPS statutory reporting.</li><li>
Produce interactive dashboards and data visualizations for senior military leadership, including Flag Officers, General Officers, and SES members.</li><li>
Prepare and present technical materials to senior leadership as required.</li><li>
Contribute to Monthly Status Reports and other deliverables as required by the PWS.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Proven, hands-on expertise in data engineering, including building and maintaining secure data pipelines and managing data warehouse solutions in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency in data programming languages (e.g., Python, R).</li><li>
Experience developing interactive dashboards for senior leadership using visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).</li><li>
Ability to prepare and present materials to Flag Officers, General Officers, or Senior Executive Service (SES) members.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoW data governance frameworks and interagency data-sharing protocols preferred.</li><li>
Experience with AI/ML tool development in a government or national security context preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading data-centric programs, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level, with a demonstrated understanding of DoW organization and operations.</li><li>
Experience includes joint doctrine, strategic planning, the operational planning process, and DoD security cooperation.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.</li><li>
Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Location and Travel:</b> Pentagon / National Capital Region (NCR). Telework considered only on an exception basis. Travel in support of contract requirements as directed by the COR.</p><b><br>
Requirements</b><p><b><br>
Required Security Clearance:</b> U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess and maintain a final Top Secret (TS) security clearance, fully adjudicated with an indication of &quot;determined eligibility of DCID 6/4&quot; in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).</p></div>

Data Engineer

Finch Computing

<div><div><b>Cybersecurity Engineer</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Clearance: </b>US Citizenship required.</div>
<div><b>Location: </b>Washington, DC Metro Area (VA/DC/MD) &mdash; Onsite/Hybrid per program requirements. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the DC metro area prior to start.</div>
<div><b>Salary: </b>$130,000&ndash;$225,000 &mdash; Commensurate with experience</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Responsibilities</b></div>
</div><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain security controls to protect mission systems and data.</li>
<li>Conduct vulnerability assessments, security scanning, and remediation tracking.</li>
<li>Support Assessment and Authorization (A&amp;A)/RMF activities, including SSPs, POA&amp;Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation.</li>
<li>Monitor security events and respond to incidents in coordination with the SOC.</li>
<li>Implement and maintain endpoint, network, and cloud security tools.</li>
<li>Support compliance with applicable security frameworks (NIST 800-53, CMMC, DoD RMF).</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps).</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Requirements</b></div>
</div><ul><li>Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in a federal/DoD environment.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, and vulnerability management tools.</li>
<li>Experience supporting missions for DoW, DHS, FBI, or another national security agency.</li>
<li>DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP) commensurate with level.</li>
<li>Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area as required.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Preferred Skills</b></div>
</div><ul><li>CISSP, CASP+, or CEH certification.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure GovCloud) and Zero Trust architectures.</li>
<li>Experience with SIEM tools and incident response.</li>
</ul><div><div><b>Education and Work Experience</b></div>
</div><div>3&ndash;15 years of relevant experience, with placement (Mid, Senior, or Lead) commensurate with demonstrated experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>About Finch AI</b></div>
</div><div>Finch AI is a fast-growing, fast-paced software development organization; our mission is to build new ways of interacting with information. We do that by leveraging game-changing intellectual property, cloud infrastructure expertise, and a staff that is second to none. Together, we build and support products that address complex, real-time data and analytics needs in the enterprise.</div>
<div>Our teams are comprised of successful people that enjoy solving problems, engaging in substantive technical discussions and have passion for their work. We have very high expectations in terms of skill, motivation, self-organization and productivity. We look for people who excel working in groups, virtual and collocated, as well as those who are comfortable with fast paced agile development.</div>
<div>Finch AI is an equal opportunity employer.</div></div>

Cybersecurity Engineer

Nuclear

<p></p><div><p><b>The Nuclear Company</b> is the fastest growing AI tech-startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.</p>
<p><b>
We operate with an AI-first mindset.</b> Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.</p>
<p><b>
We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.</b> Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values&mdash;<b>Trust, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity</b>&mdash;guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.</p>
<p><b>
About the role</b></p>
<p>
The Nuclear Company is hiring a Backend Engineer to build the server-side systems behind NOS modules and applications. You will report to the Director of Product Engineering and work in the Product Engineering squad. NOS is the software platform behind one of the largest nuclear buildouts in the United States, and this role builds the APIs, services, and data access the products run on.</p>
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This is a hands-on engineering role. You will design and build backend services and APIs for NOS applications, model and access data, and make sure the server side is reliable, secure, and fast. You work with the Staff Software Engineer and product engineers on the applications and with the platform squad on shared services.</p>
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You will write production code, review pull requests, debug production issues, and build backends that hold up in a regulated, safety-critical setting.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Build backend services and APIs. Design, build, and maintain the server-side systems behind NOS modules and applications.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Model and access data. Design schemas, queries, and data access patterns that are correct and performant.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Keep the backend reliable and secure. Build for uptime, handle errors well, and follow security and access-control requirements.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Integrate with the platform. Use shared platform services, data, and integrations rather than rebuilding them.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support the full lifecycle. Write tests, wire services into CI/CD, and support what you ship in production.</li>
<li>Partner with product and platform engineers. Work across the squads so backends fit the applications and the platform.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years building production backend systems and APIs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent production experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong skills in at least one backend language (Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, or similar).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience designing APIs and working with relational and/or non-relational databases.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with at least one major cloud (AWS preferred) and modern CI/CD.</li>
</ul><ul><li>A solid grounding in testing, security, and reliability practices.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Good written and verbal communication.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience in a regulated or safety-critical industry (nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, medical).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with event-driven systems, streaming, or real-time data.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with OT/IT integration or industrial data.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience building backends for mobile or in-field applications.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Benefits</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation packages</li>
<li>401k with company match</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision plans</li>
<li>Generous vacation policy, plus holidays</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Estimated Starting Salary Range</b><br>
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $165,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.</p>
<p><b>
EEO Statement</b><br>
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.</p>
<div><b>
Export Control</b><br>
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.</div>
<div></div>
<div><b>Recruiting Fraud Alert</b><br>
Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official <b>@thenuclearcompany.com</b> email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through <b>our official careers page</b>.</div></div>

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