- Full Stack Development: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development, including modern web frameworks, programming languages, and databases. Experience developing and delivering software to air-gapped and isolated environments is a plus.
- Cloud-Native Technologies: Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience developing and deploying applications in cloud-native environments.
- Security Focused: Experience with federal compliance frameworks and requirements (e.g., Cloud SRG, FedRAMP, STIG Benchmarks). Experience delivering software and technical solutions that meet strict security and regulatory requirements.
- Team Building: Experience building or scaling a team from a small size, and setting engineering standards (code review, testing, on-call) that stick.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to technical obstacles.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to evolving requirements in a fast-moving AI landscape.
- Must be able to support work 3–4 days a week from the DC office.
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training.
Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.
Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is:
$245,600—$307,000 USD
PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.