Senior Software Engineer – AI, Automation

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Apply agentic AI to the software development lifecycle for United States Postal Service mission-critical projects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $128,039 - $173,229 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in AI software development, with a strong focus on delivering impactful, production-ready solutions. Proficient in designing and implementing distributed systems and microservice architectures while mentoring junior developers and communicating technical concepts effectively.

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AI Software DevelopmentJava ProgrammingDistributed Systems DesignMicroservice ArchitectureCloud Engineering

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Hard Skills

AI Software DevelopmentJava ProgrammingDistributed Systems DesignMicroservice ArchitectureCloud EngineeringAsynchronous SystemsService Integration PatternsDesign PatternsReliability PrinciplesScaling Principles

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem OwnershipClear CommunicationAdaptabilityComfort with Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleSystem Transformation PatternsModernization EffortsHigh-Throughput SystemsGovernment Background Screening

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply agentic AI to the software development lifecycle for United States Postal Service mission-critical projects
Work in a unique environment and technology stack
Deliver new features and improve reliability of core services, including customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination paths
Identify system bottlenecks and business-logic flaws and work with the team to address them
Own product problems, develop solutions, and use data to demonstrate impact
Work across the stack to solve problems independently
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team’s technical growth
Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs within the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
8+ years of hands-on AI software development experience
Demonstrated track record of delivering impactful, production-ready software solutions of varying complexity
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems, including storage, caching, and application layers
Working experience with microservice architectures and exposure to high-throughput systems
Familiarity with system transformation patterns and modernization efforts
Strong proficiency in Java
Solid understanding of cloud engineering paradigms, asynchronous systems, and service integration patterns
Working knowledge of design patterns, reliability, and scaling principles
Ability to contribute to architectural discussions and system design
Demonstrated propensity for taking ownership of problems and solutions
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to teammates and stakeholders
Experience mentoring peers or junior developers
Track record of learning and adapting to new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies
Demonstrated embrace of AI and automation tools
Comfort with ambiguity and new problem domains
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Successful completion of a government background screening, detailed forms, and fingerprinting
U.S. residency requirement: must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territories for the required period; applicable absence limits apply to U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens
U.S. citizenship is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full-flex work weeks
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace