Senior Software Engineer

Belay TechnologiesColumbia, MD

$190,000 - $240,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$190,000-$240,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job Description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our intel team. Join a fast-moving AI team focused on delivering mission-critical AI capabilities that enable analysts and operators to make better, faster decisions. As a Senior Applied AI Engineer specializing in Data Science & Analytics, you will develop AI-enabled analytical tools that transform large and complex datasets into actionable mission insights. You will work directly with mission customers to understand analytical challenges, identify opportunities for artificial intelligence and machine learning, and rapidly prototype capabilities that solve real operational problems. Our team emphasizes customer collaboration, rapid iteration, and practical AI solutions over lengthy development cycles. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining data science, machine learning, and software engineering to create mission impact.Responsibilities:

Design and develop AI-enabled analytics applications using Python and modern software engineering practices.
Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, statistical analysis, and machine learning on mission datasets.
Develop pattern-of-life, anomaly detection, clustering, and predictive analytics capabilities.
Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and LLM-powered workflows that enhance analytical processes.
Collaborate directly with mission customers to understand datasets and develop AI-driven analytical solutions.
Integrate structured and unstructured data into scalable AI applications.
Evaluate emerging AI and machine learning techniques for mission applicability.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction across the team.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Skills Requirements:

Experience developing production software using Python.
Experience with data science, machine learning, or statistical analysis.
Experience using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, or similar.
Experience building AI or machine learning applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with SQL, Elasticsearch, or other large-scale data platforms.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience collaborating directly with customers to solve analytical problems.

Nice to Haves:

Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
Experience with geospatial analysis, pattern-of-life analytics, or time-series analysis.
Experience with data visualization tools and dashboard development.
Experience deploying machine learning models into production.
Experience supporting classified mission environments.

Perks and Benefits:

8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
$5,000 annual training/tuition
Student Loan Repayment Program
100% company-funded HSA
Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
Dental coverage including orthodontia
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.Salary Range: $190,000 to $240,000Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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This job at Belay Technologies is located in Columbia, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Belay Technologies?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $190,000 and $240,000 per year.

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Belay Technologies lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Belay Technologies?

Belay Technologies is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Belay Technologies for this role?

Belay Technologies offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Community Service Time, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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