Senior Software Engineer; AI-Assisted Developer Tooling Security Clearance

Position: Senior Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling) with Security Clearance
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 Dev Ops practices
* Experience developing IDE extensions or plugins (e.g., VS Code extensions using Type Script 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…