Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling)Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. 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!
For over 14 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning.
Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm.Your contributions are…Design and implement AI-assisted IDE features and developer tooling capabilitiesIntegrate agent-based systems to automate repetitive developer tasks, including code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysisExperiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to enhance development workflowsIntegrate new tools into existing development platforms and CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutionsMeasure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements to inform future developmentRequirements for your new career…Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)12 years of experience in software developmentStrong software engineering skills in one or more modern programming languagesExperience with IDEs, developer tools, or build and test systemsHands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agentsAbility to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental toolingSolid understanding of software development workflows and best practicesBenefits of becoming a Visionist:We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!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 hours80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternityMedical, 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 bonusesTerm life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disabilitySalary range: $170,000 - $240,000Disclaimer: 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.