Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling)

GliaCell Technologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

WFH opportunities

401K contribution

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Professional development

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling) in Laurel, MD, onsite. The role focuses on AI-assisted IDE capabilities, automated code quality workflows, and integration of agentic systems to support software development tasks.

Candidates must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, 12+ years or equivalent, and a BS. The salary ranges from $200,000 to $280,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional/education experience and a BS, or 16+ years combined education/experience.
• Strong software engineering across modern languages and tools.
• Hands-on with AI/Large Language Model powered dev tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-assisted IDE and developer tooling features.
• Integrate agent-based systems for code reviews, test generation, and quality analysis.
• Experiment with autonomous agents to optimize development workflows.

Skills

Modern programming languages

IDEs & developer tools

AI-powered developer tools

Prototyping & evaluation

Software development workflows

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

IDEs

Build systems

Test frameworks

Job description

Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling)

***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***

Are you a Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling)who is ready for anew challengethat willlaunch your careerto the next level?

• Tired of being treated like a company drone?
• Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
• Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.

At GliaCell our slogan is We make It happen.

• We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
• We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth.
• We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers.

Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.

If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn‑around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

• Long term job security
• Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
• Challenging work you are passionate about
• Ability to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description:

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (AI - Assisted Developer Tooling) on one of our subcontracts. This is a full‑time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems to a large government contract.

• You will focus on improving the productivity and experience of software developers by building and integrating advanced development tooling.
• The role emphasizes AI-assisted IDE capabilities, automated code quality workflows, and experimentation with agentic and autonomous systems to support software development tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement AI‑assisted IDE and developer tooling capabilities.
• Integrate agent-based systems for repetitive developer tasks such as code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis.
• Experiment with autonomous or semi‑autonomous agents to assist with development workflows.
• Integrate new tools into existing development platforms and pipelines.
• Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.
• Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Professional/Education experience: 12 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.

Required Skills:

• Strong software engineering skills in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience 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 prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling.
• Solid understanding of software development workflows and best practices.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with automated code review or static analysis 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 DevOps practices.

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

Salary Range: The salary range for this full‑time position is $200,000 to $280,000. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.