Associate Software Engineer (AI)

We’re on a mission to transform public sector procurement and contracting using the latest and greatest in artificial intelligence. Our solution simplifies government contracting by decoding complex requirements and generating everything needed to successfully win business with the United States government. As we grow, we’re looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about leveraging AI to help businesses, especially those in the Government Contracting (GovCon) space, move faster and win more projects.  

We’re looking for engineers that share our passion for building and scaling with leading-edge technology in a fast-paced, startup environment - one which already has the benefit of thousands of customers and millions of dollars of revenue. You will work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to build, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions that enhance our products and services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to launch or grow their career in AI development with hands-on experience in real-world applications.

What You Will Do          

You’ll spend most of your time building out our core offering by working closely with our Architects and Senior Engineers on the team, integrating the latest and greatest advances in artificial intelligence.

• Understand the core features that need to be built by working with your lead 
• Work with your lead to review the tech design of the features assigned
• Plan, implement, and unit-test product features assigned
• Write clean, scalable and well-documented code following best practices
• Advocate for new lines of effort and bring ideas to the table
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and continuous learning initiatives
• Create documentation, demos, diagrams, etc.  
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI, ML and software engineering trends 

Your First 90 Days  

• In Week 1, you’ll meet the team, begin onboarding, and gain access to our systems.
• In Week 2, you’ll shadow one of your colleagues as they move through tickets.
• By the end of Month 1, you’ll independently tackle tickets and feature requests.
• By the end of Month 2, you’ll begin developing specialties and collaborating with Product and other team members, including refining the backlog and taking features to production.
• By the end of Month 3, you’ll be driving product outcomes and branching out into more R&D.  

Why Work With Us? 

This is a unique opportunity for an emerging software engineer: you’ll be working in a very fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a field of opportunities, all the while having the stability and benefits of a larger business with millions of dollars in revenue and an experienced team to learn from.  

• Fully remote team (in the U.S.) that is experienced and passionate
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge AI with many compute resources
• Challenging, open-ended problems that demand creative solutions
• Innovative culture where you can bring any idea to the table  

Who You Are     

• Exposure to AI/Machine Learning concepts through academic projects, internships, or coursework
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Familiarity working with Typescript/JS and Vue  
• Demonstrable problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong dedication with emerging ability to work in a low-process, high-ownership environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field 

Your Differentiators     

• Internship or project experience in AI/ML or data science
• Familiarity with Python, Java or C++ and full stack development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Knowledge of REST APIs, Docker or containerized environments
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) 

Our Values    

• We are a Team. Employees, customers, and partners working together. 
• We are Customer-Focused. Customers are the heart of everything we do. 
• We are Driven. Seeking exceptional outcomes. 
• We Own our Success. Every employee has a stake in our company. 
• We do the right thing and have fun in the process. 

The salary range for this opportunity is $87,975 - $103,500 per year. You will be eligible for employee equity and discretionary bonus compensation, subject to plans that may be in effect from time to time. You will further be eligible to participate in Unanet’s employee benefits plans and programs. For more details on Unanet’s benefits offerings, please visit https://unanet.com/employee-benefits.   

Unanet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.