AI-Driven DevTools Engineer for CI/CD & Automation

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Austin, TX seeks an independent software engineer to own a system from design to production, focusing on AI-assisted development tools and robust automation. The role emphasizes building quality, scalable software and collaborating across teams to ensure safe releases.

You will work with Python and C++, design internal APIs, and contribute to modern CI/CD pipelines while mentoring others in tooling and best practices.

Qualifications

• Own a distinct system, feature or service from design to production.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and writing software automation or integrations.
• Experience in software quality practices, automated testing, code review, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, readable, and documented code that follows established engineering patterns.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ and web service development.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, APIs, repository structure, and CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain AI-assisted developer productivity tools, code quality automation, and modern CI/CD infrastructure.
• Translate software requirements into clear software designs, internal APIs, and repository templates.
• Lead technical design discussions and establish safe, practical standards for AI-generated code across the department.
• Address code quality gaps by building automated testing frameworks and code-review gating systems.
• Write runbooks, documentation, and training guides for adopting AI tools responsibly.
• Collaborate with other teams to debug issues across system boundaries and ensure safe releases.

Skills

Python

C++

Web services

CI/CD

Tools

Git

Job description

Jobtailor in Austin, TX seeks an independent software engineer to own a system from design to production, focusing on AI-assisted development tools and robust automation. The role emphasizes building quality, scalable software and collaborating across teams to ensure safe releases.

You will work with Python and C++, design internal APIs, and contribute to modern CI/CD pipelines while mentoring others in tooling and best practices.