CHAOS IndustriesVerified Source

Senior Software Engineer, Applied AI at CHAOS Industries

200K–270K
Partially · San Francisco, California
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own the development, integration, and deployment of AI/ML capabilities for defense-grade systems. Ship models to field in weeks, not months, enabling real-time protection of critical infrastructure and assets. Collaborate with researchers and engineers in a fast-paced, high-trust environment where independence and impact matter. Bring a track record of delivering AI-powered solutions and a passion for mission-driven work.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Build robust, interpretable AI models that perform under real-world conditions including adversarial, edge, and GPS-denied environments
  • 2Design and ship production-grade AI/ML pipelines for model building and inference across CHAOS product lines
  • 3Lead small teams or mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality, timely software
  • 4Prototype quickly with stakeholders, translate requirements into deployable solutions, and iteratively improve based on feedback
  • 5Collaborate with researchers and engineers to turn AI research into testable, field-ready software

Requirements5

  • 1BS, MS, or PhD in CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 28-15+ years delivering Data Science, data engineering, and model pipelines in production
  • 3Experience leading small teams or mentoring engineers
  • 4Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas to customers and stakeholders
  • 5On-site presence 2-3 days/week in San Francisco, CA

Salary Insight

$200 - $270k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

Machine LearningData SciencePyTorchTensorFlowDigital Signal ProcessingLangchainPoint Cloud Processing
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