Software Engineer; AI-Assisted Developer Tooling), Level 2

Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling), Level 2 (SWE2) – TS/SCI w/ Poly

Location: Columbia, MD
Compensation Range: $163,000 – $193,000 (annualized USD)
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

We are seeking a Software Engineer (SWE2) focused on building AI-assisted developer tooling that improves productivity, code quality, and the overall software development experience. In this role, you will design and integrate advanced development tools—including AI-powered IDE capabilities and automated workflows—that help engineers build, test, and ship software more efficiently.

You will experiment with agentic and semi-autonomous systems to support common development tasks such as code review, test generation, and quality analysis. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to developer workflows, rapidly prototyping new ideas, and turning experimentation into practical, production-ready tooling.

• Design and implement AI-assisted IDE and developer tooling capabilities.
• Build and integrate agent-based systems to automate repetitive development tasks such as code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis.
• Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to enhance software development workflows.
• Integrate new tooling into existing development platforms, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to gather feedback and iteratively improve tooling.
• Measure, evaluate, and document the effectiveness of developer productivity improvements.
• Maintain clear documentation to support adoption and long-term maintainability of tools.

• Strong software engineering skills in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience working with IDEs, developer tools, or build and test systems
  .
• Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools
  , including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents.
• Ability to rapidly prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling.
• Solid understanding of modern software development workflows and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience with automated code review
  , static analysis, or quality enforcement 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 Dev Ops practices.
• Experience developing VS Code extensions using Type Script and Electron.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  OR
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Salary is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, technical expertise, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $163,000 – $193,000 (annualized USD).

At Intezra, Inc., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Three Care First 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 Care First 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.