Principal AI Software Developer

Principal AI Software Developer | Gaithersburg, MD, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a highly respected technology organization that applies disciplined, responsible AI to critical mission software supporting national infrastructure. This is an opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that directly support national air traffic operations, modernizing a high-availability platform.

The Role

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation.
• Utilize AI responsibly across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments.
• Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration.

What You'll Need

• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar).
• Familiarity with large language model platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.).
• Experience designing effective prompts and validating AI-generated output.
• Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and responsible AI usage.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada, with experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with Linux, virtual machines, hypervisors, and low-level communications protocols.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on significant, mission-critical national infrastructure projects.
• A role that emphasizes disciplined and responsible AI application.
• Collaboration within a team focused on solving complex problems in regulated environments.
• Potential for professional growth within a leading technology organization.

Apply via Haystack today!