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AI Software Developer

Location: Remote / Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Eligibility to be cleared

Are you ready to be part of a team that creates cutting-edge AI-powered analysis and simulation on-demand? At Whitespace, we use our Iris platform to uncover hidden relationships and patterns of life (POL) at machine speed, enhancing mission performance like never before.

We are seeking a talented and creative AI Software Developer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in unlocking the potential of our AI models. You will be responsible for designing, crafting, and optimizing prompts for large language models that guide our AI systems to generate accurate, informative, and creative outputs. This opportunity demands a unique blend of creative writing skills, technical expertise, and analytical thinking to push the boundaries of AI-powered language generation. Your role will be crucial in enhancing the performance and output quality of our AI-driven applications and services.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote! We're looking for a candidate who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the contiguous United States. You'll be a W-2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc., and we do not accept third-party applications. This position is a mid-to-senior level non-management role and reports to the VP of Engineering.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AI design patterns, including structured outputs, function calling, and intelligent workflow orchestration
• This position is crucial in moving AI initiatives from prototypes to operational systems that deliver measurable business outcomes while upholding performance and ethical standards
• The candidate will be responsible for architecting scalable infrastructures that support high-throughput, low-latency operations, enabling the deployment of numerous models with minimal resource footprints
• Own AI solutions end-to-end, from design to deployment to monitoring
• Drive continuous automation across the business by identifying new opportunities and iterating on past solutions to keep pace with evolving needs and capabilities
• Engage with stakeholders – internal and external – to identify opportunities where agentic AI can drive value
• Translate complex requirements into technical specifications for AI solutions
• Architect agentic AI systems leveraging design patterns like structured outputs, function calling, and intelligent workflow orchestration
• Develop frameworks for integrating multiple AI models and tools seamlessly
• Ensure system designs prioritize security, compliance, and ethical considerations

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of software developer experience and 2 years of experience in AI system development, with at least six months focusing on prompt engineering or agentic AI architectures
• Expert in Python and proficient with relevant libraries and frameworks.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages for agentic AI engineering
• Experience supporting Cloud platform infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven track record of deploying AI solutions in production environments
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms, ensuring efficient and optimized AI system performance
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

DESIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is desired but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Go (Golang)
• Strong data visualization skills

Benefits

GEODELPHI BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan

Who we are:

GeoDelphi, Inc. dba Whitespace is building AI solutions for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.

GeoDelphi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.