Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling)

About the Role

Visionist has an exciting new, fully funded opportunity for a Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling) on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-assisted IDE features and developer tooling capabilities
• Integrate agent-based systems to automate repetitive developer tasks, including code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis
• Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to enhance development workflows
• Integrate new tools into existing development platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions
• Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements to inform future development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
• 12 years of experience in software development
• 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
• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required
• U.S. citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible)
• Applicants selected will be required to obtain/maintain a government security clearance

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Pay

Salary range: $170,000 - $240,000. Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.