Staff Agentic Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Agentic Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will shape the technical direction of a product area focused on agentic software execution and the systems that support it. You will partner across multiple teams to define standards, establish safe and effective workflows, and ensure AI-driven work can be delegated, verified, and scaled with confidence. The position blends deep engineering judgment with cross-functional influence, helping the organization decide when to use agentic execution versus direct implementation. You will also play a key role in creating the architecture, review practices, and security controls needed for reliable outcomes. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually Responsibilities Own the technical direction of a product area, guiding multiple teams in specifying, delegating, and verifying agentic work. Define quality standards for specifications and establish review gates to enforce them. Create frameworks for determining when to use agentic execution versus direct implementation. Coordinate large-scale efforts across teams to achieve outcomes beyond individual capabilities. Set verification practices to ensure the safety of agent-produced work at scale. Establish security architecture for agentic work, including data-flow boundaries and access controls. Mentor engineers on best practices for specifying, delegating, and verifying agentic work. Qualifications 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on customer-facing software and technical direction ownership. Proven track record of establishing reusable agent patterns and AI solutions across teams. Expertise in system design, data models, and architecture with an understanding of performance trade-offs. Ability to define and enforce specification standards and review processes across teams. Experience in context engineering for reliable agent execution across repositories and tasks. Demonstrated skill in designing agent workflows for parallel execution with human checkpoints. Strong communication skills for synthesizing technical strategies for diverse audiences. Benefits Recognized great company culture with accolades from Inc. and Salt Lake Tribune. Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage. Generous leave policies including 4 weeks of vacation and 12 company holidays. 401k plans with up to 6% company match. $2,000 paid vacation bonus to encourage time off. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Headspace for mental wellness. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.