Software Developer, Data Scientist, AI Engineer

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$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

Do you have an interest in software development and analysis? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being part of a high-performing research team?

If you possess exceptional problem-solving skills and seek opportunities in a thriving company, then we want to hear from you!

Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We’ve been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work," winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit), Government Sales and Customer Service, and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss, as well as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.

We operate nationally, delivering innovative research and providing technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation through our work. Our services include advanced research in artificial intelligence, autonomy, human-machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage entrepreneurial networks like the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton.

In 2023, the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our services to include space and aerospace technology research and workforce development.

As a Software Developer, you will collaborate with other developers, researchers, program managers, and clients to provide software research and development based on project needs.

Your role includes developing software, conducting research, providing analysis and recommendations, designing algorithms, and configuring infrastructure.

Typical daily tasks include:

• Developing software to support research and development needs, including creating system requirements, designing algorithms, implementing prototypes, and documenting processes.
• Providing analysis, evaluation, and recommendations to improve algorithms and software tools.
• Supporting research reports and presentations for project reviews, technology transfer, and dissemination.
• Designing and configuring research algorithms and infrastructure tools (e.g., Docker, external libraries).
• Participating in project analysis and evaluation efforts.

Ideal candidates possess:

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5 years of software development experience
• Strong skills in C++ on Linux RHEL
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred skills include:

• MS, Ph.D., or 5+ years of experience in related fields
• Experience with software engineering practices (issue tracking, version control, CI)
• Current DAF experience, CAC, SIPRNet, JWICS access
• Knowledge of Java, Python, SQL
• Research experience in AI or knowledge-based systems

Parallax offers competitive salary, health benefits, 401(K), education assistance, remote work options, PTO, paid holidays, military and family leave, and flexible hours.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and IT
• Industry: Research Services