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HPC Senior Software Engineer Linux, Python, Kubernetes


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 11 - 11
Posted: 28 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solvingopen communication andempowering our employeesto make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description
We are seeking a Software Engineer who shalldesign develop deploy and support Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions within a high-performance computing (HPC) Linux environment. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) LLM orchestration frameworks knowledge retrieval systems embedding models and containerized applications. Candidates must be proficient in Python Kubernetes Helm CI/CD automation and secure SI system development with the ability to deliver scalable production-ready SI solutions in mission-critical environments.

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience
Masters degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity or bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity or nine (9) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity.

Required skills:
  • Proven experience working in Linux environments including advanced use of the Linux command-line interface (CLI) for development troubleshooting and system administration
  • Recent hands-on software development experience using Python with a strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and frameworks
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker Podman and containerd for application packaging deployment and lifecycle management
  • Experience designing authoring and deploying Helm charts to manage Kubernetes-based applications and services
  • Experience developing testing deploying and supporting containerized applications in production environments.
  • Experience creating configuring and managing Kubernetes resources including Deployments Services ConfigMaps Secrets Ingresses and Operators
  • Working knowledge of Generative SI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures embedding models and vector databases
  • Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD Flux CD GitLab Runners or similar tools
  • Experience leveraging observability metrics logging and monitoring solutions including Prometheus and Grafana
  • Proficiency with Git-based source control workflows including branching strategies code reviews pull/merge requests and collaborative development practices
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices including automated testing security scanning code quality analysis and DevSecOps principles
Desired skills:
  • Familiar with developing deploying troubleshooting and sustaining mission applications in an AWS Cloud environment
  • Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools including Confluence and Jira
  • Experience working with and debugging GPU-enabled applications
  • Experience using a machine-learning framework (PyTorch TensorFlow etc)
  • Experience with other ML pipelines/frameworks like KubeFlow NeMo PyTorch Lightning etc.
  • Experience working with and debugging GPU-enabled applications
  • Experience with SQL Elasticsearch and Vector databases
  • Knowledge of SI inferencing solutions such as Nvidia NIM/TRITON vLLM and direct deployment (e.g. Ray)
Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth health and happiness expected salary range for this position depending on education and years of experience is $229000 - $251000.

Wealth Benefits:
  • Above Market Hourly Pay
  • 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
  • Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
  • Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits:
  • Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
  • 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
  • 100%Company PaidLong Term DisabilityShort Term Disability andGroup Life Insurance
  • MonthlyWellness Reimbursement
Happiness Benefits:
  • Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
  • Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
  • TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
  • Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
  • Onboarding and AnnualSwag
  • Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining
At Erias Ventures we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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