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Staff Engineer, GenAI Tooling & DevEx (R5469)

Shield AIWashington, D.C.Integration & Test
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Salary
$150K - $220K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
31 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Staff Engineer, GenAI Tooling & DevEx role at Defense in Washington, D.C. involves building advanced automation and artificial intelligence tooling to accelerate engineering velocity. This position suits an experienced developer focused on optimizing developer workflows and security in the defense technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain artificial intelligence tooling that increases the development speed of software engineering teams.
Partner with autonomy and robotics engineers to analyze existing workflows, eliminate friction, and introduce effective AI-assisted development.
Create robust automation, infrastructure, and integration layers to support secure and controlled data operations in commercial and government environments.
Streamline cross-functional processes utilizing platforms like GitLab, Jira, and Confluence to minimize coordination overhead.

Requirements

Professional experience designing developer tooling, build systems, and automation infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate directly with engineering teams to improve daily workflows and software delivery.
Knowledge of secure data handling practices within government and commercial settings.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
GitLab
Jira
Confluence

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: $150,000 to $220,000 USD
Employment Type: Full Time Employee

About the Company

Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense technology enterprise dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The organization develops products such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With a global presence spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company actively deploys technology to support operations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This position is located in Washington, D.C.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual salary ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 USD.

What department does this role belong to?

This role is part of the Integration & Test department on the HMS DevOps Team.

What programming languages are required or mentioned?

The role involves expertise in Python and C++.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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