Senior System Engineer at US AI in MD-North Bethesda-20852
- Company: US AI
- Location: MD-North Bethesda-20852
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $100,000-$150,000 per year
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior System Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DevOps principles, experience with cloud platforms, extensive experience with infrastructure as code, and a desire to grow their sk…
Job description
- We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior System Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DevOps principles, experience with cloud platforms, extensive experience with infrastructure as code, and a desire to grow their skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will work closely with various teams to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software products.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT Infrastructure.
- Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to automate and improve development and release processes.
- Help maintain and improve configuration management practices.
- Participate in the development and implementation of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
- Support the team in managing version control systems (e.g. Git).
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
- Ensure system security through monitoring, patch management, and implementation of best practices.
- Document processes and maintain records of configurations and changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with software development life cycle models and agile programming methodologies
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience developing web applications, with at least 1 year in full-stack development (MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.js)
- Minimum of four (4) years' experience with full-stack development using Typescript at both the front end and back end
- Thorough understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
- Deep understanding of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes, AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Rancher).
- Working knowledge of CI/CD frameworks (e.g. JFrog, GitLab)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
- Experience with network technologies (e.g. Fortinet, Palo Alto)
- Fundamental knowledge of database technologies (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Extensive experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Experience working with agility in a high-velocity environment
- You must be able to obtain a security clearance (Secret or higher) – US Citizenship required
Skills
Required
- DevOps practices and tools
- CI/CD frameworks (JFrog, GitLab)
- Version control systems (Git)
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Linux/Unix system administration
- TypeScript
- Terraform
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, and opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Life-changing Projects
- Work on teams with passionate individuals to create life-changing products and change the world.
- Make Your Move
- Come for a Data Scientist job. Stay for a business analyst career. We support and encourage your chosen career path.
- Competitive Pay
- Our benefits include, comprehensive healthcare, matching 401k, free continued education, and so much more.
- $100,000-$150,000 per year based on skills, experience
- Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
About US AI
US AI stands as a forward-thinking digital transformation enterprise, dedicated to enabling individuals to achieve remarkable feats through cutting-edge technology. As a leader in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Self-Healing Infrastructure, we are actively seeking top-tier talent to spearhead the commercialization of groundbreaking products and propel our business to new heights. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital realm, then this is the place for you. Come work with us, and let’s redefine the future together. At the intersection of innovation and entertainment, our office is located in the heart of Pike and Rose: a community where people want to change the world, play, and live all in the same area. Being part of such a diverse community that is alive and limitless has awarded us with some great honors such as being featured in Washington Business Journals Coolest Office Spaces 2017 and receiving the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Free Enterprise Award. There is never a shortage of possibilities here whether that’s meeting new people, finding a new favorite restaurant or catching a special event after work.