Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Engineer
Location: On-Site - Dayton

At Parallax, we believe in advancing science and serving the public good—and we’re looking for team members who do too. If you’re ready to support big ideas through precise execution, we encourage you to apply.

At Parallax Advanced Research, our work is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and national impact. As a nonprofit research institute, we partner with government, academic, and industry clients to solve complex challenges in AI, aerospace, human-machine teaming, and beyond. We use agile software development methods to deliver customized research and development software products in support of Air Force and other service missions.

The Junior Software Developer will execute the development and maintenance of software tools and utilities based on defined customer requirements. Working within a collaborative team, you will quickly master existing code stacks to provide consistent development support across a diverse portfolio of applications. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and debugging code, maintaining existing software systems, and performing quality control tasks. You will also contribute to software quality by documenting technical processes and assessing user feedback to support continuous product improvement.

• Implement enterprise‑grade applications for CAGE and Nauti‑CAGE platforms
• Write efficient, scalable, and secure code across multiple languages and frameworks
• Lead secure CI/CD pipeline design and automation
• Integrate vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and runtime monitoring into deployments
• Champion best practices for secure coding and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Develop, optimize, and deploy algorithms for machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Handle large‑scale datasets, ensuring data integrity and model accuracy
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize ML models in production
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align software, security, and AI/ML initiatives
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging technologies

• Active TS/SCI Clearance and U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field with 6+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust, JavaScript/Type Script, SQL, No
  
  SQL, Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Matplotlib, OpenCV
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  tools:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, security scanning tools
• Experience deploying on AWS, Azure, or GCP with emphasis on secure deployments and compliance
• Experience with data science and ML workflows: feature engineering, model training, hyperparameter tuning, MLOps pipelines
• Experience designing and orchestrating scalable architectures using frameworks such as RAG, Lang Graph, or CrewAI
• At least 5 years in Dev Sec Ops  and AI/ML focused software development
• Strong communication skills for cross‑team collaboration
• Proven track record of embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle

• MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Experience with Rust or Go for secure systems programming
• Contributions to open‑source projects in Dev Sec Ops  or AI/ML
• Certifications:
  
  CKAD, CompTIA Security+

• Sitting & Posture – Ability to sit for long periods with good posture
• Manual Dexterity – Use of keyboard, mouse, and office equipment
• Vision & Reading – Clear vision (corrected if needed) for screens and documents
• Hearing & Communication – Ability to hear and speak clearly for calls and meetings
• Mobility – Walking short distances, occasional reaching, bending, or lifting light objects
• Cognitive Ability – Focus, problem‑solving, and multitasking skill

Travel requirements: 10%

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Insurance: 100% employer‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Retirement: Roth or pre‑tax 401(k) with company match and annual employer contribution
• Education: 100% tuition coverage for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: 25 days of PTO, flexible holidays, paid parental leave, and military leave
• Work‑Life Balance: PTO sell‑back program and hybrid flexibility for select positions

Parallax Advanced Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.