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Senior Mission Software Engineer, Public Sector

Scale AIAustin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Honolulu, HI; Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DCPublic Sector Engineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
31 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Mission Software Engineer role at Scale AI involves embedding directly with U.S. government customers to create and deploy crucial artificial intelligence applications. This hybrid position is available in multiple locations including Austin, Colorado Springs, Honolulu, Omaha, St. Louis, and Washington, DC, and suits experienced professionals with an active security clearance who excel in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Work onsite with government clients to scope problems and transform mission requirements into functioning software.
Manage the entire delivery lifecycle from initial prototypes to stable production systems at customer locations.
Develop backend systems and data integrations that link client environments to the Scale platform.
Collaborate with product and engineering divisions to feed insights from the field back into the main product roadmap.
Act as the main technical contact for customer stakeholders to drive adoption and mission success.

Requirements

Possess at least 5 years of software engineering background, ideally within government, forward-deployed, or client-facing settings.
Demonstrate production-level coding capabilities in Python and TypeScript or similar modern languages.
Bring cross-stack familiarity encompassing cloud infrastructure, containers, Linux, and networking basics.
Maintain the ability to function independently amidst ambiguity and pressure.
Hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice to Have

Experience building or deploying systems utilizing generative models or large language models.
Familiarity with tools such as Node, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Background in data engineering involving ETL pipelines, data modeling, and governance.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
AWS, GCP, and Azure
Docker and Kubernetes
Terraform
React and Node
Linux and networking

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranges vary by location, such as $223,200 to $279,000 USD for Washington DC and Hawaii, and $186,000 to $233,000 USD for St. Louis and Suffolk.
Eligible for equity-based compensation subject to board approval.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plans and generous paid time off.
Learning and development stipends alongside potential commuter stipends.

About the Company

Scale AI builds the data and technology infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence systems for major enterprises and government bodies. The organization collaborates with key entities including the Army, Air Force, intelligence community, and global industry leaders to deploy reliable AI solutions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit an application and learn more about the role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzureKubernetesDockerReactTypeScriptTerraform

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this role?

The position is based out of Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Honolulu, HI; Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO; or Washington, DC.

What security clearance is required?

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

How much travel is expected?

Expect approximately 25% travel, with up to 50% travel as necessary, and/or potential relocation to Washington, DC or St. Louis.

What programming languages are required?

Strong production coding skills in Python and TypeScript, or comparable modern languages, are required.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, learning and development stipends, generous PTO, and potential equity compensation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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