[Remote] AI Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients. They are seeking an Agentic AI & LLM Platforms Engineer to support the GRACE AI platform, responsible for building and maintaining backend infrastructure and agentic AI systems in a remote environment.ResponsibilitiesImplement and iterate on agentic workflows, including tool-calling, multi-step reasoning, planning, memory, and agent-to-agent communication patternsBuild and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) client-side integrations for tool discovery and invocationDevelop tool definitions, input/output schemas, error handling, retry logic, and result formatting for the tool libraryContribute to multi-agent orchestration patterns that are reliable and debuggable in productionImplement LLM orchestration logic, including prompt construction, context management, model selection, and response parsing across OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, and Google GeminiBuild and maintain RAG pipeline components such as query formulation, result ranking, citation grounding, and hallucination mitigationDevelop prompt engineering patterns and system prompts to ensure quality and consistency across modelsManage context window budgets through truncation, summarization, and pagination logicBuild LLM evaluation components for grounding, regression testing, safety, and quality metricsWrite prompts and pipelines considering token economics and cost constraintsBuild secure, well-tested backend features, including API integrations with internal and external data sources and APIsContribute to monitoring, logging, distributed tracing, and fallback patterns for AI service dependenciesWork within Azure infrastructure, including Azure Functions, Azure API Management, Azure Container Apps, and Azure OpenAI ServiceSupport CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure as codeSkillsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production systemsProven experience in high-velocity environments shipping complex products end-to-endStrong proficiency in Python and at least one other backend languageFamiliarity with modern backend frameworks and async patternsSolid understanding of algorithms, data structures, APIs, and software design patternsExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Experience with containerization and CI/CD pipelinesBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary optionsShort-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability optionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resourcesTelehealth and virtual care options available through medical plansPet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection optionsPaid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employeesPaid federal holidays for salaried employeesAccess to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefitsBenefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.Company OverviewBlu Omega offers IT services and Clinical Research management consulting, focusing on technology solutions for federal sectors. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://bluomega.com.