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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.