Senior Software Engineer - Internal AI Tools Lead
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Software Development
Backend Developer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Senior Software Engineer – Internal AI Tools Lead
Los Angeles, Washington DC, or Seattle | Hybrid
A high-growth defense and space technology organisation is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead the build-out of its Internal AI Tools function.
This is not a typical product engineering role. You will design and scale the internal systems that power the entire business, from Finance and HR to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Business Development.
If you enjoy building high-leverage systems that remove manual work and directly impact operational performance, this role offers genuine business-wide ownership.
The OpportunityYou will join a lean internal tools team responsible for:
- Designing and building full-stack internal platforms
- Creating AI-powered workflow automation
- Developing internal copilots and business systems
- Integrating across ERP, CRM, HRIS, and operational systems
- Leading small teams while remaining hands‑on
This position has visible impact across the organisation and directly influences operational efficiency and execution quality.
What You’ll Be Doing- Architecting and building production‑grade internal software
- Designing workflow engines, dashboards, and internal platforms
- Working cross‑functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and BD
- Mentoring engineers in a hybrid environment
- Measuring impact through cycle‑time reduction and process optimisation
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong full‑stack capability
- Python and FastAPI
- React and NodeJS
- PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Experience building systems used by non‑technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to operate in production‑critical environments
Hands‑on technical leadership experience - Demonstrated use of LLMs in development workflows
Backgrounds from high-performance engineering cultures are particularly interesting. Large tech firms or similarly rigorous environments are a strong plus.
Working ModelHybrid, 1–2 days per week onsite in LA, DC, or Seattle.
US Citizenship or US Person status required due to regulatory environment.
Why Consider This Role?- Business‑wide impact
- Technical ownership
- AI‑first engineering environment
- Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right profile
If you are motivated by solving complex internal problems and building systems that make entire organisations more effective, let’s speak.
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