Senior AI Software Engineer

Defense Unicorns

. Build AI-driven workflows that help users create, package, validate, and maintain mission applications .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $148,750 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building AI-driven workflows and integrating AI capabilities into software applications, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. Proven ability to design and deliver complex software systems while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Go Programming LanguageTypeScript Programming LanguageKubernetesAutomated TestingCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAI IntegrationAPIsDistributed SystemsAsynchronous WorkflowsApplication ArchitectureCloud-Native DevelopmentDebuggingSoftware ReliabilityPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesContainersUDS PackagingDevelopment EnvironmentsAgent Orchestration

Industry Keywords

AI-Driven WorkflowsMission ApplicationsSoftware Delivery ToolingAutomated ValidationProduction Software Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build AI-driven workflows that help users create, package, validate, and maintain mission applications
Develop agent orchestration capabilities combining AI reasoning with deterministic tooling, validation, and human oversight
Create secure, isolated development environments for executing AI agents and building software
Integrate UDS packaging, Kubernetes, and software delivery tooling into automated development workflows
Build systems managing persistent application state, development workflows, and asynchronous execution
Develop automated testing and validation capabilities for secure, deployable software and UDS packages
Own the design, implementation, testing, and delivery of complex software features and systems
Drive technical decisions and contribute to architecture across product components
Collaborate with Engineering, Product, UX, and Mission Heroes
Debug issues across Kubernetes, virtualization, storage, networking, and operating systems
Improve software reliability, security, performance, observability, and maintainability
Review code, mentor teammates, document technical decisions, and establish engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in a modern programming language; Go and TypeScript preferred
Experience designing, building, and operating production software products
Experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or AI-powered capabilities into software applications
Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, asynchronous workflows, and application architecture
Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native application development
Experience building reliable, testable systems with automated validation and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and independently deliver complex solutions
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Travel expectations/requirements: 0–5%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Premiums are 100% Company Paid
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Federal Holidays
One week for Thanksgiving
Two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
Paid Parental Leave
Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)