Junior Software Engineer
Location: On-Site - Dayton
At Parallax, we believe in advancing science and serving the public goodโand weโre looking for team members who do too. If youโre ready to support big ideas through precise execution, we encourage you to apply.
Why This Role Matters
At Parallax Advanced Research, our work is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and national impact. As a nonprofit research institute, we partner with government, academic, and industry clients to solve complex challenges in AI, aerospace, human-machine teaming, and beyond.
Parallax Advanced Research Mission is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teamingโข for government, industry and academic clients. Parallax uses agile software development methods to deliver customized research and development software products in support of Air Force and other service missions.
The Junior Software Developer executes the development and maintenance of software tools and utilities based on defined customer requirements. Working within a collaborative team, you will rapidly master existing code stacks to provide consistent development support across a diverse portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and debugging code, maintaining existing software systems, and performing quality control tasks. You will also contribute to software quality by documenting technical processes and assessing user feedback to support continuous product improvement.
In This Role, You Will:
โข Implement enterprise-grade applications for CAGE and Nauti-CAGE platforms
โข Write efficient, scalable, and secure code across multiple languages and frameworks
โข Lead secure CI/CD pipeline design and automation
โข Integrate vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and runtime monitoring into deployments
โข Champion best practices for secure coding and infrastructure-as-code
โข Develop, optimize, and deploy algorithms for machine learning and artificial intelligence
โข Handle large-scale datasets, ensuring data integrity and model accuracy
โข Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize ML models in production
โข Partner with cross-functional teams to align software, security, and AI/ML initiatives
โข Drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technologies
Required Skills and Qualifications
โข Active TS/SCI Clearance and US Citizenship are required
โข Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science or related technical field with experience (6+ years) in software development
โข Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, NoSQL, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Matplotlib, OpenCV โข Proficiency with DevSecOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, security scanning tools โข Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP with emphasis on secure deployments and compliance
โข Data Science amp; AI/ML: Feature engineering, model training, hyperparameter tuning, MLOps pipelines โข Architecture and Orchestration Frameworks: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Agentic workflows; LangGraph, CrewAI with the ability to design multi-step โreasoning loopsโ
โข 6+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in DevSecOps and AI/ML
โข Proven track record of embedding security in software development โข Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead projects, and influence technical direction
โข Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
โข MS in Computer Science or related technical field
โข Experience with Rust or Go for secure systems programming
โข Contributions to open-source projects in DevSecOps or AI/ML CERTIFICATIONS
โข Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
โข CompTIA Security+
CLEARANCE amp; CITIZENSHIP
โข Active TS/SCI Clearance and US Citizenship are required
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Sitting amp; Posture โ Ability to sit for long periods with good posture.
- Manual Dexterity โ Use of a keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
- Vision amp; Reading โ Clear vision (corrected if needed) for screens and documents.
- Hearing amp; Communication โ Ability to hear and speak clearly for calls and meetings.
- Mobility โ Walking short distances, occasional reaching, bending, or lifting light objects.
- Cognitive Ability โ Focus, problem-solving, and multitasking skill
Travel requirements/percentage: 10%
Parallax Advanced Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Why Join Parallax?
We offer a workplace that values both personal well-being and professional growth, along with a robust benefits package:
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Insurance: 100% employer-paid life, short- and long-term disability
Retirement: Roth or pre-tax 401(k) with company match + annual employer contribution
Education: 100% tuition coverage for employees + 80% for dependents
Time Off: 25 days of PTO, flex holidays, paid parental leave, and military leave
Work-Life Balance: PTO sell-back program and hybrid flexibility for select positions
At Parallax, we believe in advancing science and serving the public goodโand weโre looking for team members who do too. If youโre ready to support big ideas through precise execution, we encourage you to apply. Why This Role Matters
At Parallax Advanced Research, our work is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and national impact. As a nonprofit research institute, we partner with government, academic, and industry clients to solve complex challenges in AI, aerospace, human-machine teaming, and beyond.
Parallax Advanced Research Mission is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teamingโข for government, industry and academic clients. Parallax uses agile software development methods to deliver customized research and development software products in support of Air Force and other service missions.