Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling) – Level III

Location: Laurel, MD
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior (12+ years)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required

Position Overview

The selected candidate will serve as a Software Engineer focused on enhancing developer productivity through the design and integration of advanced development tooling. This role emphasizes AI-assisted capabilities, automation of software development workflows, and experimentation with agent-based systems to support engineering tasks.

The candidate will contribute to building tools that improve code quality, streamline development processes, and enable more efficient delivery of software in a mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Developer Tooling & Platform Engineering

Design and implement advanced developer tooling, including AI-assisted integrated development environment (IDE) capabilities
Integrate tools into existing development platforms, workflows, and pipelines
Enhance development environments to improve usability, efficiency, and consistency

AI & Automation Integration

Develop and integrate agent-based systems to automate repetitive development tasks (e.g., code review, test generation, code analysis)
Experiment with autonomous and semi-autonomous systems to support software engineering workflows
Evaluate emerging AI-driven tooling approaches and apply them to practical use cases

Prototyping & Evaluation

Prototype new tooling concepts and assess their effectiveness in real-world scenarios
Measure, document, and communicate improvements in developer productivity and code quality
Iterate on solutions based on feedback and performance metrics

Collaboration & Requirements Development

Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and users to gather requirements and feedback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and deploy tooling solutions
Support continuous improvement of development practices

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
Strong software engineering experience in one or more modern programming languages
Experience working with integrated development environments (IDEs), developer tools, or build/test systems
Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered development tools, including automated coding assistants or agent-based tools
Demonstrated ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine technical solutions
Strong understanding of software development workflows and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automated code review or static analysis tools
Familiarity with agent-based AI frameworks or orchestration systems
Experience working on developer platforms or internal engineering enablement teams
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience developing IDE extensions or plugins (e.g., VS Code extensions using TypeScript or Electron)

Desired Attributes

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Curiosity and interest in emerging AI-driven development technologies
Effective communication and collaboration across technical teams
Commitment to improving developer experience and productivity

Benefits & Total Compensation

Compensation & Retirement

Highly competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution

Paid Time Off & Leave

25 days of paid time off annually
PTO buy-back program
11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
3 additional paid site closure days per year
Paid bereavement leave
Paid parental leave:
- 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
- 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)

Health & Insurance

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
Company-paid basic life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Education & Professional Development

Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
Education assistance and continuing education support
Up to 5 paid training days per year

Additional Benefits

Company-provided apparel
Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
Annual holiday celebration

Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.

Additional Information

This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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