Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tools)

Columbia, MD | Full Time | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Position: Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tools)
Location: Columbia, MD (on-site)
Category: Software Engineering / Developer Tooling / AI Systems
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Experience Requirement:

• 12+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

We are seeking a Software Engineer focused on AI-assisted developer tooling to improve the productivity, efficiency, and overall experience of software engineers. In this role, you will design and build advanced tools that leverage AI capabilities to streamline development workflows, enhance code quality, and reduce friction across the software lifecycle.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering and emerging AI technologies, building solutions such as AI-assisted IDE features, automated code generation systems, and intelligent development agents. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys experimentation, rapid prototyping, and transforming cutting-edge concepts into practical tools that drive real impact.

• Design and implement AI-assisted IDE and developer tooling capabilities
• Integrate agent-based systems to automate tasks such as code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis
• Experiment with autonomous and semi-autonomous agents to enhance development workflows
• Integrate new tools into existing development platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to gather feedback and refine solutions
• Measure, evaluate, and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements

• Strong software engineering experience 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 coding agents
• Ability to prototype, evaluate, and iterate on experimental tooling
• Solid understanding of software development workflows and engineering best practices

• 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)

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000 (annualized USD).

At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance:

• Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents
• Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents
• 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)
• PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority
• 12 Floating Holidays
• 4 Code Red Days

Intezra, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Intezra Inc. is a small business prime contractor for all realms of cyber and AI/ML development, from tactical-level tools and capabilities to enterprise-level infrastructure and operations. Our leadership team and staff have helped solve the most complex challenges for the intelligence community for over 15 years.