Sr Staff Gen AI Application Engineer

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Architect AI-powered applications:</strong>Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions from the ground up using Claude Code and agentic development workflows.</li><li>
<strong>Modernize legacy systems:</strong>Evaluate existing applications, identify functional and technical requirements, and develop high-performance replacement solutions using generative AI development tools.</li><li>
<strong>Develop integrated software solutions:</strong>Build complex, modular applications, including modern user interfaces, robust APIs, cloud-native services, and web experiences that meet enterprise requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Maintain and improve AI-generated code:</strong>Support existing codebases, refine generated code, enhance application functionality, and continuously improve deployment pipelines and software reliability.</li><li>
<strong>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues:</strong>Investigate application performance, data handling, and security problems, identifying defects in AI-generated code and implementing corrective prompts or structural code improvements.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborate with business and product teams:</strong>Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and translate requirements into effective technical designs, agentic prompts, and application specifications.</li><li>
<strong>Accelerate prototyping and innovation:</strong>Support build-versus-buy decisions by rapidly developing and deploying minimum viable products (MVPs) to evaluate internal development capabilities against commercial SaaS solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Optimize AI-assisted development workflows:</strong>Use advanced context management, automated validation loops, and agentic frameworks to improve development speed, code quality, and engineering efficiency.</li><li>
<strong>Establish technical documentation and standards:</strong>Create technical specifications, architectural blueprints, repository documentation, and structured engineering resources that support AI-assisted development and future code iterations.</li><li>
<strong>Maintain security and compliance:</strong>Review AI-generated designs and code changes to ensure adherence to established engineering standards, application security requirements, and organizational safety and security guardrails.</li><li>
<strong>Promote knowledge sharing and team development:</strong>Mentor colleagues, share effective Claude Code techniques, document successful prompting patterns, and help teams adopt scalable, repeatable AI-assisted development practices.</li><li>
<strong>Support enterprise transformation:</strong>Contribute to initiatives that modernize software delivery, improve operational efficiency, and expand the practical use of generative AI across enterprise engineering.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Education and professional experience:</strong>A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least five years of professional experience, an associate degree with at least eight years of experience, or a high school diploma with at least ten years of experience. A minimum of five years of professional software engineering experience is required. Military experience may be considered equivalent to professional experience.</li><li>
<strong>Generative AI and agentic development:</strong>Strong interest in, and preferably hands-on experience with, AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, agentic software development frameworks, large language models, and emerging generative AI technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Software architecture and engineering:</strong>Demonstrated ability to understand complex software architectures, solve systemic code challenges, and design modular, maintainable, and production-ready applications.</li><li>
<strong>Application development expertise:</strong>Working knowledge of modern application development, including user interface design, API development, data layers, cloud architectures, and web technologies.</li><li>
<strong>Production deployment experience:</strong>Experience deploying, scaling, supporting, and maintaining new software applications in enterprise environments, with a focus on reliability and operational stability.</li><li>
<strong>Cloud and development environments:</strong>Familiarity with modern developer environments, cloud infrastructure, and the tools and processes required to build and operate cloud-native applications.</li><li>
<strong>DevOps and version control:</strong>Experience with Git-based development workflows, version control management, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and deployment automation.</li><li>
<strong>Application security:</strong>Strong awareness of secure coding practices, application security controls, prompt defense, and methods for validating AI-generated code against established engineering standards.</li><li>
<strong>Testing and quality assurance:</strong>Ability to implement automated validation, monitor system telemetry, investigate defects, and ensure software meets functional, performance, reliability, and security expectations.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical and problem-solving skills:</strong>Excellent critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to evaluate technical information, identify root causes, anticipate obstacles, and develop effective solutions in a rapidly evolving environment.</li><li>
<strong>Technical communication:</strong>Ability to produce clear technical specifications, architecture documentation, and engineering guidance while communicating complex concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Collaboration and leadership:</strong>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, incorporate feedback from colleagues and AI development agents, and mentor other engineers.</li><li>
<strong>Customer-focused mindset:</strong>Commitment to understanding end-user needs and delivering intuitive, accessible, and reliable user experiences through thoughtful application design and user interface development.</li><li>
<strong>Adaptability and continuous learning:</strong>Enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to experiment with new development methods, openness to feedback, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.</li><li>
<strong>Work authorization:</strong>Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. Employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.</li><li>
<strong>Export control eligibility:</strong>Because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, candidates must be able to establish eligible U.S. Person status, such as U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or qualifying asylee or refugee status.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive annual base salary:</strong>$143,000–$190,000 USD, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.</li><li>
<strong>Annual incentive opportunity:</strong>Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on a percentage of base salary, subject to the applicable compensation plan.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>Fully remote position, with work performed within the United States and subject to applicable work location requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive healthcare coverage:</strong>Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Employee wellness resources:</strong>Access to health coaching and an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement savings:</strong>Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, along with financial planning resources.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>Vacation and sick leave to support work-life balance and personal well-being.</li><li>
<strong>Family support benefits:</strong>Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.</li><li>
<strong>Insurance protection:</strong>Disability insurance and life insurance coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Learning and development:</strong>Tuition assistance and opportunities for continued professional growth.</li><li>
<strong>Innovative technical environment:</strong>Opportunities to work with advanced generative AI tools, agentic coding workflows, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise-scale software modernization initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Relocation assistance:</strong>Not available for this position.</li>