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Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

Join Rincon Research Corporation's elite team of innovators creating next-generation AI solutions for U.S. Defense and Intelligence Communities. Your code will directly impact national security and be deployed in real-world, mission-critical environments.

Why This Role Is Different

Cutting-Edge Technical Challenges: Work on problems that push the boundaries of AI, distributed systems, and high-performance computing. You'll research and implement advanced algorithms that haven't been solved elsewhere.

Direct Mission Impact: See your software deployed to front-line facilities where it makes a measurable difference. Get direct feedback from users whose missions depend on your work.

Cross-Functional Excellence: Collaborate with brilliant computer scientists, electrical engineers, and mathematicians in a true R&D environment where technical excellence is the standard.

Rapid Innovation Cycle: From research to deployment, you'll own the entire technical stack and see your innovations go live quickly.

What You'll Build

• Next-Gen AI Systems: Design and architect AI solutions that process real-world data at scale
• Mission-Critical Infrastructure: Build robust, secure systems that operate in challenging environments
• Advanced APIs & Integrations: Create seamless connections between cutting-edge applications and enterprise systems
• Full-Stack Solutions: Own everything from algorithm research to production deployment

Technical Leadership & Growth

• Mentor Rising Talent: Guide junior developers and shape the next generation of defense technologists
• Drive Technical Vision: Propose and implement innovations that improve our entire technology stack
• Stay on the Bleeding Edge: Experiment with emerging technologies and incorporate breakthrough solutions
• Cross-Functional Impact: Work across systems engineering, development, testing, deployment, and operations

What are the primary responsibilities in the Software and AI/ML Developer position?

Core responsibilities include:

• Design/architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated software
• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure for modern integration between our applications and third-party services
• Collaborate extremely effectively with product managers, designers, other engineers, stakeholders, and vendors on projects within the team.
• Communicate technical ideas and work closely with other senior members of the team.

You will also provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members and mentor others to grow in their technical abilities. A key responsibility is staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies and experimenting with new technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into RRC projects. You’re encouraged and expected to propose things that you believe will improve the applications and frameworks you’re working in. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.

What required background will make you successful?

Technical Mastery:

• Expert-level proficiency in one of Golang, Rust, Python, or C/C++
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
• Proven ability to architect scalable, maintainable software systems
• Experience building production-quality APIs and integrating complex services

Experience & Leadership:

• 5-12 years of software engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• Track record of delivering complex projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to translate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship mandatory)

Preferred skills:

Cloud & DevOps Expertise: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

Linux Proficiency: Deep command-line and systems administration skills

Agile Leadership: Experience leading technical teams in fast-paced environments

Enterprise Automation: Building workflows that scale across large organizations

Where is the position located?

This position is located in our Tucson, AZ office. Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.