Director of Embedded Software Platform

We are searching for ambitious individuals who want to begin careers in technology. If you want practical coding skills, project-based experience, and readiness for entry-level developer roles, this program is the right fit. This flexible remote program offers nearly 900 hours of guided training and projects. Study part-time or full-time while mastering programming languages, developer tools, and workflows—all while building a strong résumé and portfolio. 🖥️ Technology & Programming Fundamentals -Learn how computers, networks, browsers, and the internet work -Study algorithms, data structures, number systems, and security concepts -Practice Python scripting, command line basics, and flowchart logic 💻 Web & Front-End Development -Build and style websites with HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap -Create interactive features using JavaScript, jQuery, and React.js -Practice responsive design techniques and modern layouts 🗄️ Back-End & Database Development -Design and maintain databases with SQL and SQL Server -Perform CRUD operations and relational queries -Build back-end systems using Python (Django) and C# (.NET Core) 🧑‍💻 Programming Languages & Tools -Master C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and more -Work with Git, GitHub, Visual Studio, and Team Foundation Server -Apply collaboration and version control best practices 🧪 Capstone Projects -Complete two real-world projects (Python + C#) -Build portfolio-ready apps using Agile, Scrum, and DevOps -Practice debugging, teamwork, and problem-solving 🧰 Career Preparation -Learn résumé and cover letter development -Practice whiteboard and technical interviews -Prepare for entry-level developer positions 🚀 No prior background required. Remote applicants encouraged. Take the first step into a career in tech. 👉 Apply today: https://softwaredevpros.online/

We’re seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer. Our client within the technology space is offering innovative projects that solve real-world problems with AI. This role will provide opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and deliver impactful AI solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, train, and deploy machine learning (ML) and deep learning models to solve industry-specific challenges. Design scalable data pipelines and preprocess datasets for training and inference. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into existing systems. Research and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for areas like NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI. Conduct error analysis and improve models to address bias, fairness, and explainability. Document technical processes and results, ensuring knowledge sharing within teams. What We’re Looking For: Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or Java. Hands-on experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Strong knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation metrics. Expertise in at least one domain: Natural Language Processing (NLP) Computer Vision Reinforcement Learning Generative AI (e.g., GPT, Stable Diffusion) Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for model deployment. Strong grasp of mathematics and statistics (e.g., linear algebra, probability, optimization). Soft Skills: Ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest AI trends. Requirements Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. Industry certifications in AI/ML (e.g., AWS AI/ML Certification, Coursera AI Specializations). Previous experience in sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, or autonomous systems is a plus. Benefits Exposure to international markets and the opportunity to work with a diverse team Flexible remote working arrangements Innovative environment At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact. We focus on real connections and meaningful matches, so when the right opportunity comes, we’ll be ready to make it happen. Getsubstance.co Pte. Ltd. | EA License No: 24C2398

We’re an Skagit County established "Wholesale Supply" company in need of a tech division startup in the final stages of launching our 15 ecommerce websites and promotions platforms (national, data-driven marketplace technology connecting with businesses and customers). The foundations are already built and we’re seeking top-tier experts with vast e-commerce and tech-savy skills to take over, refine, and drive this project to market success. We estimate $2-10 million in revenue from online sales. REQUIREMENTS Complete Web Development Expertise: Ability to quickly understand and take ownership of an existing back end, front end, codebase from overseas developers and implement AI-Driven Feature Knowledge: Experience integrating AI tools and personalization algorithms. Project Leadership: Comfort managing offshore development teams to outsource specialized features while ensuring top-quality delivery. Technical Versatility: Strong knowledge of scalable cloud infrastructure, backend APIs, frontend frameworks, and payment integrations. Strategic Vision: Someone excited to grow with a startup, bring fresh ideas, and eventually take on equity/percentage ownership. RESPONSIBILITIES Take over and transform older live, near-complete web platforms to the newly developed platforms and/or implement them online Work closely with the original developer (available for initial support) to ensure a smooth handover. Oversee new feature development and performance optimization. Help shape and execute product strategy while scaling the platform. REQUIREMENTS Proven track record. Strong technical leadership and communication skills. Familiarity with all ecommerce tools for personalization and customer engagement. Experience managing or working with outsourced development teams. Must be Whatcom/Skagit based or able to collaborate on Pacific Time. P/T or F/T

Engineer Solutions that Empower Students  Are you passionate about technology, troubleshooting, and making an impact in education? MasteryPrep is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide high-quality support to both internal teams and external users, ensuring seamless operations across our technology platforms. Join a team dedicated to using technology to empower educators and students nationwide. In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for our customers, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across full-stack web applications. You’ll use modern developer tools, databases, and reporting systems to diagnose problems, ensure smooth integrations, and deliver timely solutions. This hands-on position involves collaborating closely with development, QA, and product teams to reproduce and resolve defects, maintaining application stability, and driving continuous improvement. Success in this role requires both strong technical expertise and clear, empathetic communication, ensuring that every customer interaction leads to a reliable and positive experience. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of escalation for customers issues, addressing their technical inquiries and issues related to full-stack technologies. Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution of customer-reported bugs in web applications built with TypeScript and React. Diagnose and resolve database-related issues in PostgresSQL and Firestore, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization. Document, track, and escalate customer-reported bugs using Gitlab. Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve software defects Lead maintenance engineering. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and product management, to resolve complex technical issues. Communicate effectively with customers, providing updates on the status of their requests and issues in a clear and timely manner. Gather feedback from customers to improve the support process and contribute to product enhancements. About MasteryPrep Nearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep’s mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available – made accessible to all students.  Through more than 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company’s founding in 2012.  MasteryPrep increased its student outreach by 70 percent in 2021 and is ranked among the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies,” featured by “Entrepreneur 360,” and selected among the “Growth Leaders” by Louisiana Economic Development. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years experience as a full-stack engineer Strong knowledge of Google Firestore, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, JaveScript, and React Experience with SSO,  specifically with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) protocols Proficient in integrating Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standards  Skilled in integrating with Student Information Systems (SIS)  Familiarity with rostering and integration services in education technology (e.g., Clever, ClassLink, Schoology) Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and collaboration skills Familiarity with compliance standards such as FERPA, COPPA or PCI DSS preferred Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing techniques preferred Benefits $75,000-$85,000 starting salary based on qualifications  Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment Flexible work hours and remote work environment Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for certifications and training  Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities Employee benefits eligibility (health, disability, AD&D, life insurance) Matching 401k Paid time off Generous paid holidays

We are lawyers and have a real case going to trial in SF soon. At this legal focus group, we will present to you arguments from both sides and want to hear your honest opinions and advice about the case. That is your job. Just about everyone who participates in one of our focus groups find it fun and interesting. The focus group will be held at a hotel meeting room in the financial district. Lunch will be provided. It starts promptly at 9 AM. Please be on time. At the end of the focus group, you will be paid $300 in cash. To be considered for this focus group please attach either a resume or a few sentences about the kind of work you have done. You MUST MUST include your cell phone number. I will text successful applicants and give them further details on Sunday or Monday.

Provide end-to-end delivery and operational performance of network services supporting DoD missions across IL4/5/6 environments. The SDM owns SLAs/SLOs, service governance, compliance alignment, vendor performance, and continuous improvement across data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security, and cloud connectivity. This role coordinates cross functional teams (Routing/Switching, Boundary Security, Platform, Cyber, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) balancing velocity, reliability, and security; maintaining decision records and traceability Define and maintain network service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own Service Catalog entries for network services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new/changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO evidence, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (circuits, bandwidth, ports, licenses, spares, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: peer reviews, pre implementation checks, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure deployments meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health and user impact Ensure high quality first response (Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through restoration Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and verify effectiveness Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (path diversity, ECMP, QoS policy hygiene) Maintain service continuity and DR plans; schedule and document periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs (circuits, managed services, hardware/software support); drive remediation plans where needed Validate vendor change participation, runbooks, notifications, and contribution to incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (site/service availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, capacity/utilization, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/engineers/analysts; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP or PMI certification preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty (or equivalent) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with enterprise network architectures (data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security), observability concepts (telemetry, logs/metrics/flows), and RMF/STIG operating constraints in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.