Software Engineer III - AI-Assisted Developer Tooling)
Role summary
Black Eagle Defense is seeking a Software Engineer III to enhance developer productivity by building and integrating advanced AI-assisted development tooling. The role involves developing AI-assisted IDE capabilities, implementing automated code quality workflows, and experimenting with agentic systems for tasks like code reviews and test generation. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of SWE experience, strong programming skills, and hands-on experience with AI/LLM-powered developer tools. Responsibilities include designing, integrating, and refining experimental tooling within existing development platforms and pipelines, collaborating with customers, and measuring tool effectiveness.
Job Description
SALARY RANGE $209,000 - $266,000/year
DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer III role, you will focus on improving the productivity and experience of software developers by building and integrating advanced development tooling. You will develop AI-assisted IDE capabilities, implement automated code quality workflows, and experiment with agentic and autonomous systems that support software development tasks.
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Required Skills
SKILLS
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
QUALIFICATIONS Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Additional requirements:
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
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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)
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About Black Eagle Defense
Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.