Automation Engineer: AI-Driven DevOps for Video Systems

Cubic Transportation Systems; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Digital Intelligence in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Unified Video engineering team. You will design and implement automation that speeds up software development, testing, deployment, and release workflows, while leveraging AI to remove repetitive tasks and boost productivity.

You will work across engineering, DevSecOps, QA, and product teams to build internal tools, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable solutions using Python, Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, Git, Docker,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software development or automation engineering experience.
• Experience developing software or automation using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with Git, source control workflows, and CI/CD concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience developing AI-assisted automation using large language models (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini, or similar platforms).
• Experience integrating AI APIs into software applications or engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions supporting software development, testing, deployment, and operational workflows.
• Build AI-assisted engineering tools that improve developer productivity and reduce manual effort across engineering teams.
• Develop automation using Python, Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Create and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and workflow automation supporting software delivery.
• Integrate AI services and large language models (LLMs) into engineering workflows where appropriate.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment activities using tools such as Ansible and container technologies.
• Develop internal tooling, dashboards, and utilities to improve engineering efficiency and visibility.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevSecOps, QA, and Product teams to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical applications that improve engineering processes.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/Node.js

PowerShell

Bash

Git

CI/CD

AI/LLMs in automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Cubic Digital Intelligence in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Unified Video engineering team. You will design and implement automation that speeds up software development, testing, deployment, and release workflows, while leveraging AI to remove repetitive tasks and boost productivity.

You will work across engineering, DevSecOps, QA, and product teams to build internal tools, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable solutions using Python, Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, Git, Docker,