Field Engineer, Data Engine

Role

Scale AI is hiring an AI Data Engineer for its Federal Engineering team in the Public Sector department. The position supports government customers by scoping and developing onsite solutions, integrating Scale's platform with existing customer systems and workflows.

Locations: Colorado Springs, CO; Omaha, NE; St. Louis, MO; Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Be open to more than 50% onsite work in a secured space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the vision for data pipelines and agents.
• Implement end-to-end data integrations, syncing customer data to Scale's platform and back.
• Deploy and maintain Scale software at customer sites.
• Develop customer-requested features and work closely with customers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Build robust, reliable backend systems that can serve as standalone products and support customers' AI ambitions.
• Participate in customer engagements, understand stakeholder requirements, and deliver innovative solutions.

Required Clearance

• Hold an active Secret security clearance at minimum and be willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Ideal Qualifications

• Knowledge of ETL processes and experience building data pipelines to integrate and process diverse data sources.
• Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance principles.
• A track record as a customer-facing or forward-deployed software engineer, with the ability to adapt quickly to different roles.
• Prior Python development experience.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Understanding of containerization, such as Docker, and container orchestration, such as Kubernetes, is a plus.
• Linux experience, including shell scripting and operating systems.
• Understanding of networking technologies and configuration, including ports and protocols, is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including identifying root causes and proposing innovative solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base salary ranges vary by location:

• San Francisco, New York, and Seattle: $190,000–$290,000 USD.
• Hawaii, Washington DC, Texas, and Colorado: $170,000–$260,000 USD.
• St. Louis: $140,000–$220,000 USD.

The posting directs applicants to the listed role locations. Compensation depends on work location, skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Recruiters can confirm the applicable range and equity eligibility. Eligible roles may receive equity compensation, subject to Board approval.

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; a learning and development stipend; and generous paid time off. A commuter stipend may also be available.

Application Rules

• Candidates must wait 90 days before being reconsidered for the same role.
• Applicants needing disability-related recruiting accommodations may contact accommodations@scale.com.