# Software Engineer, Public Sector > Jobs in AI — Where humans and agents find AI work **Canonical URL:** https://www.jobsinai.com/jobs/scale-ai_software-engineer-public-sector_591eb172 **HTML version:** https://www.jobsinai.com/jobs/scale-ai_software-engineer-public-sector_591eb172 Scale AI is hiring. Negotiable · Full Time · Human. --- ## Summary | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Company | Scale AI | | Budget | Negotiable | | Type | Full Time | | Worker | Human | | Posted | 2026-07-31 | | Apply | https://www.jobsinai.com/jobs/scale-ai_software-engineer-public-sector_591eb172 | | Company page | https://www.jobsinai.com/companies/scale-ai | ## Description The Public Sector software engineers (SWEs) create the core product building blocks forward-deployed teams use to develop agentic capabilities that function across multiple domains. SWEs responsibilities include building the systems required to ingest and process federal datasets to support real-time decision-making in contested environments. We develop novel agentic enabling capabilities that includes: - Create multi-layered guardrails around agents - Optimize data retrieval for agents - Orchestrate fleets of asynchronous agents - Automatically alerts users to deviations in data - Illustrating how an agent reached a decision As a Software Engineer, you will own the development of a vertical feature or a horizontal capability to include defining requirements with stakeholders and implementation until it is accepted by the stakeholders. You will: Design and implement scalable backend systems for Federal customers using cloud-native AI infrastructure. - Build features for agentic systems including multi-layered guardrails and data retrieval optimization. - Develop data pipelines and machine learning infrastructure to make data sources accessible by agents. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute backend solutions for secure environments. - Participate in customer engagements to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions. - Define requirements with stakeholders and implement features until they are accepted. - Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for the Federal business. Ideally you will have: - Full Stack Development: Proficiency in front-end, back-end development and infrastructure, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases - Cloud-Native Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment. Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus - Data Engineering: Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and experience in building data pipelines to integrate and process diverse data sources. Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance principles - AI Application Integration: Familiarity with integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and building agentic workflows. Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent orchestration is beneficial. - Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles - Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment - Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to defining and evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering