Software Engineering Manager

Scale AI’s Public Sector business is growing quickly as government agencies adopt AI to support critical national security, defense, and public sector missions. We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers building core products and infrastructure for these customers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, enjoys managing teams while staying close to the code, and wants to work on meaningful problems that impact real world operations across the U.S. government. You’ll play a critical role in delivering backend systems, distributed platforms, and ML tooling used by our public sector partners—all while helping your team grow and execute. You’ll split your time between technical planning and execution (50%) and people management and team development (50%) , leading a team of 6-8 engineers. You’ll work cross-functionally with product, security, and customer-facing teams to ensure our engineering efforts meet complex federal compliance, security, and performance needs. Must be able to commute to office three times per week You will: Recruit a high-performing engineering team. Drive engineering productivity. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to a team of engineers working on Generative AI projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and execute strategic roadmap. Navigate and deliver outcomes while navigating through complex public sector compliance requirements and frameworks. Design and implement scalable backend systems for Federal customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure Develop distributed systems, data-intensive applications, and machine learning infrastructure to enable real impact for mission owners Build robust and reliable backend systems that can serve as standalone products, empowering customers to accelerate their own AI ambitions Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with sta

AI Solution Engineer Description - We are seeking an innovative and results-driven AI Solution Engineer to design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI-powered solutions that transform document workflows, business processes, and customer experiences. This role will leverage technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI Agents, Computer Vision, and Edge AI to create intelligent solutions for enterprise customers. As a key member of the imaging team, you will work closely with product management, imaging and software architects, and development partners to prototype, develop, integrate, and deploy imaging algorithms and scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business value. You will help identify emerging technology opportunities, translate customer and business requirements into innovative products, and bring new imaging and AI-enabled capabilities to market. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with hands-on experience in AI application development, image science, machine learning technologies, and cloud-based services. You are passionate about innovation, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy solving complex business challenges through technology. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications and solutions that improve productivity, automate workflows, and enhance customer experiences. Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI Agents, Computer Vision, and Edge AI solutions. Develop intelligent document workflow solutions that leverage AI to extract insights, automate decisions, and streamline business processes. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engine

Scale AI is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant based in Washington, DC to support the General Manager and VP of Engineering of Public Sector in their day to day role, plus ad-hoc support to the Public Sector LT team. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication both internally and externally. This person will quickly learn each executive's working style and preferences, act autonomously or with little direction, and respond quickly when priorities change. What You’ll Do Manage complex calendars and schedules for the team, including coordinating meetings, track travel and manage requests, and prioritizing commitments with team members Book travel including flights, accommodation and transportation Manage bookings for client meals, events, and similar requests Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and government ministries Building strong relationships with key EAs and Chiefs of Staff of priority customers Handle high-level administrative tasks such as email management, expenses, document preparation and team administration Coordinate and plan internal team events, off-site meetings, and company initiatives Manage any high priority / VIP meetings, guest visits, etc. Plan and run team social events, keeping the events varied and within set budgets Manage confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism Qualifications 7+ years of experience as an executive assistant in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the tech or AI industry Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Strong communication skills, both written and spoken Proficiency in office productivity tools and ability to learn new software quickly Experience in building and managing relationships with high-level external stakeholders, including government officials Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities with multiple stakeholders involved Comp

Scale AI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead for our ARC (Architecture, Reliability, & Compute) team supporting our dynamic Public Sector Engineering team. As the lead of this team, you will define how the company ships software, establishing the patterns for deploying into complex government and high-security environments, rather than just running Terraform scripts. You will build and maintain internal CLIs/tools that standardize testing, deployment, environment management and are tools that engineering relies on to prevent downstream breakages. You will execute on automated deployment efforts to pay down tech debt, creating fully functional staging/testing environments, and defining the company's standard for safe deployments. As Team Lead, you will provide mentorship for the rest of the team and manage their performance while also guiding the technical direction of the team. You will: Design and implement secure scalable backend systems for Public Sector customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure. Provide mentorship to and manage the performance of the other team members Own services or systems and define their long-term health goals, while also improving the health of surrounding components. Re-architect the stack to run in compliant or restrictive environments. This requires designing swappable components (auth, storage, logging) to meet government/security mandates without breaking the product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for backend solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of government agencies operating in secure environments. Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Public Sector business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings. Must have: At least an active sec

We are looking for a Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead to own the technical execution of software demonstrations for classified government customers. You will turn customer mission needs into demo-ready capability. That means defining requirements and architecture, running integration and test, and delivering demonstrations on tight timelines in secure environments. You will be the technical bridge between program management, software development, and the customer, and the person who makes sure what we show works and is traceable to what the customer needs. You will: Lead multiple software demo efforts, from concept through customer demonstration and after-action reporting Turn customer mission needs, CONOPS, and use cases into system requirements, demo objectives, and success criteria Partner with the Chief Engineer and Chief Architect to own the system architecture and interface definitions (ICDs), and coordinate across software, data, and third-party/GFE components Build and run integration and test plans, test procedures, and verification matrices (RVTM) Plan and run demo events: environment setup, dry runs, rehearsals, go/no-go reviews, and on-site support Partner with the infrastructure and engineering teams to maintain integration and test environments on classified networks and in SCIFs, working with security and IT on accreditation needs Lead technical reviews (system requirements reviews, test readiness reviews) and present to customer stakeholders at the right level of technical depth Manage technical risk, configuration baselines, and change control across fast-moving development cycles for critical demonstrations Must Haves: An active TS/SCI clearance 10+ years of systems engineering experience, with 5+ years in integration and test of software-intensive systems 3+ years in a technical lead role on DoD or IC programs Hands-on experience delivering software demos, prototypes, or rapid capability efforts to government c

As Scale's product portfolio and customer base expand, we are seeking skilled DevOps Engineers, Public Sector to be at the forefront of building out and enhancing our CI/CD pipelines. You will play a crucial role in streamlining our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through collaborative efforts, moving us from a state of manual, disparate deployments to a more unified and automated system. These engineers will gain a deep understanding of our core products' architecture and composition, enabling them to effectively deploy and manage these systems when needed. A critical aspect of this role will be seamlessly integrating various machine learning (ML) tasks and updates into our SDLC, transforming currently separate ML components into a cohesive and automated workflow. While direct ML expertise is not required, a desire to learn and integrate ML components into the lifecycle is essential. Must have: At least an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability & willingness to up level to CI Poly. This is a requirement and candidates will not be considered who do not hold at least a TS/SCI clearance. You will: Design, develop, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of our lowside and highside products. Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to enhance existing application code for improved compatibility and streamlined integration within automated pipelines. Contribute to the overall architecture and design of our deployment systems, bringing new ideas to life for increased efficiency and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex deployment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to development cycles. Develop a deep understanding of our product and ML architectures to facilitate seamless integration and deployment. Document pipeline processes and configurations to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer. Proactively incorporate security best practices into all stages of the CI/CD pipeline, building security into our develo