{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fe29348f00ef106d401ae2fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe29348f00ef106d401ae2fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fe29348f00ef106d401ae2fc","title":"AI Software Engineer","description":"About Gallatin\nAt Gallatin, we are rebuilding defense logistics for the warfighters of the United States and allied forces. We take an AI-first approach to improve defense readiness through software products that streamline and modernize logistics operations from factory to foxhole and result in better decisions and outcomes.\nWe believe that you won’t change the world by phoning it in and as such we work from our office in El Segundo, California.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for an AI/ML Software Engineer to play a foundational role in developing and deploying AI-powered solutions for our core product. You’ll work across the full AI/ML lifecycle—from defining and building models to evaluating and deploying large scale ML pipelines and real-time inference systems—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, real-world AI applications.\nWhat You'll Do\nBuild and Deploy AI/ML Models\nOwn and develop an AI model aligned with our core product needs within the first three months.\nValidate AI-driven product features through real-world testing and feedback from warfighters.\nEstablish scalable MLOps pipelines and real-time inference services to streamline model training, deployment, runtime, and monitoring.\nOwn high model reliability and uptime by implementing monitoring across your work.\nData Collection & Processing\nIdentify and integrate structured, unstructured, real-time, and batch data sources.\nWork with internal logs, APIs, user interactions, and third-party datasets to improve model training quality.\nContinuous Improvement & Best Practices\nStay ahead of AI trends and emerging technologies to improve model performance.\nDocument and share best practices for AI/ML development.\nContribute to the hiring and mentoring of AI/ML talent as we grow our team.\nTeach the wider team about the latest trends and significance in novel approaches in AI.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nStrong Programming Skills\nExpertise in at least one: Python, C++, or C.\nML Framework Proficiency\nHands-on experience with AI/ML training and fine-tuning frameworks, including:\nPyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, Jupyter Notebooks\nLarge Language Models (LLMs) and Open-Source Models (Llama, Anthropic, Mistral)\nLangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hugging Face, Exo Labs\nMLOps & Data Engineering Knowledge\nExperience with data processing and pipeline frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, AWS Kinesis, pandas, and dbt.\nUnderstanding of AI model performance monitoring, data drift detection, and observability tools like Grafana or Kibana.\nAI Fundamentals & Security Awareness\nDeep understanding of deep neural networks (DNNs), LLMs, over/underfitting, prompt engineering, and LLM security (jailbreaking risks and protections).\nGrowth Mindset\nPassion for continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in AI/ML, as well as teaching others\nBonus Points\nExperience mentoring and upskilling junior engineers.\nFamiliarity with legacy systems and working with public sector customers.\nContributions to open-source (AI/ML) projects.\nWhy Gallatin?\nJoin a mission-driven, high-impact, and fast-moving startup where your work directly improves defense logistics readiness for the warfighters of the United States and allied forces.\nWork alongside a team of passionate engineers, designers, and industry experts.\nCompetitive compensation incl. generous options grant, 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, 401k, opportunities for rapid career growth, unlimited PTO, free lunches and snacks in the office.\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances. The successful candidate must be able to work in a classified environment when necessary.\nIf you’re not excited about working hard, and solving the hard problems of building AI decisions-support systems that enhance our warfighters, don’t apply.\nThe following ranges are based on the cost of labor across US geographic areas. 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We take an AI-first approach to improve defense readiness through software products that streamline and modernize logistics operations from factory to foxhole and result in better decisions and outcomes.\nWe believe that you won’t change the world by phoning it in and as such we work from our office in El Segundo, California.\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for an AI/ML Software Engineer to play a foundational role in developing and deploying AI-powered solutions for our core product. 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