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# Software Solution Engineer

Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1bf192562634981c

InterImage, Inc. posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs, remote, hiring in Virginia with no pay posted. Build and productionize generative AI applications for InterImage’s Product Division, taking concepts from proof of concept to operational capabilities for mission-critical customers. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026.

- [InterImage, Inc.](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/interimage-inc)

Published November 6, 2026 · Updated November 6, 2026

Pay not posted Remote, hiring in Virginia 13d ago

Build and productionize generative AI applications for InterImage’s Product Division, taking concepts from proof of concept to operational capabilities for mission-critical customers.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

Not posted

Typical senior FDE pay, the middle 50% of 1,866 postings: $160K to $220K, median $190K.

### The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

1. Mostly building
2. Mixed
3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

1. Pre-sales (not covered)
2. Proof of concept
3. Implementation
4. Operations

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: External customers

- **Level**: Senior

- **Role**: Individual contributor

### What they ask for

Experience

- **5+ years** software development
- **2+ years** Generative AI or Machine Learning application development

Background

- **Software engineering**

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## The job description from InterImage, Inc.

### Description

InterImage is looking for engineers who thrive where innovation meets execution. Our Product Division rapidly transforms emerging technologies into operational capabilities supporting mission-critical customers. This isn't a research-only position. You'll take Generative AI concepts from proof of concept to production, designing, developing, deploying, and continuously improving AI-powered applications that solve real-world operational problems. If you enjoy building with the latest LLMs, experimenting with emerging AI technologies, and deploying secure cloud-native solutions in Azure, we'd like to meet you.

### What You'll Do

- Design and build Generative AI applications using commercial and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Develop proof-of-concepts that evolve into production-ready software.
- Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases and enterprise data sources.
- Build intelligent agents and AI workflows capable of reasoning, automation, and decision support.
- Develop REST APIs and backend services supporting AI applications.
- Deploy scalable AI solutions within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Design cloud-native architectures using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Storage.
- Build CI/CD pipelines supporting rapid AI deployment and model iteration.
- Integrate AI capabilities into existing enterprise applications and mission systems.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly prototype new capabilities.
- Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
- Optimize model performance, latency, scalability, security, and cost.
- Implement responsible AI practices, prompt engineering strategies, guardrails, and model evaluation techniques.

### Requirements

- **Active Top Secret Clearance**
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- 2+ years developing Generative AI or Machine Learning applications.
- Strong Python development experience.
- Experience working with Large Language Models including GPT, Llama, Claude, Mistral, or similar models.
- Experience with prompt engineering and AI workflow development.
- Experience building APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
- Experience deploying cloud-native applications in Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and distributed systems.

### Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Azure OpenAI Service.
- Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
- Knowledge of LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex, or similar orchestration frameworks.
- Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Milvus, pgvector, Azure AI Search, or Chroma.
- Experience developing AI agents and autonomous workflows.
- Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and agent interoperability concepts.
- Experience with model evaluation, observability, and prompt optimization.
- Experience deploying AI solutions in secure or classified environments.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.
- Knowledge of Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, or Azure Cognitive Services.

[View posting at InterImage, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/j/C9B3E04C92/apply)

## About InterImage, Inc.

IT modernization and digital transformation services for federal government, law enforcement, transportation, and commercial clients.

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## Conditions

- **Location**: Arlington, VA

- **Work arrangement**: Remote

- **Employment type**: Full-time

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