Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling)

Job Description

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling) on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-assisted IDE and developer tooling capabilities.
• Integrate agent-based systems for repetitive developer tasks such as code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis.
• Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to assist with development workflows.
• Integrate new tools into existing development platforms and pipelines.
• Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.
• Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements.

Key Requirements

• Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional/Education experience: 12 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Required Skills

• Strong software engineering skills in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience with IDEs, developer tools, or build and test systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents.
• Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling.
• Solid understanding of software development workflows and best practices.

Desired Skills

• Experience with automated code review or static analysis tools.
• Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems.
• Experience working on developer platforms or internal engineering enablement teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience developing VS Code extensions (Typescript, Electron).

Location

Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Company Information

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.