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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II, AI - **Company:** AARP - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $144,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Static Program Analysis, Computer Programming, Github, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, SQL Databases, Tokenization, Rust (Programming Language), Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Generative AI, AWS Lambda, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2de3edaaf89a78d8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 2+ years of experience with Generative AI concepts, including embeddings, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and tokenization * 3+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS) * 4+ years of experience with DevOps pipelines, including Git-based repositories (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket), static and dynamic code analysis, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., AWS CloudFormation), and deployment strategies such as blue/green deployments * 2+ years of experience with agentic systems, including various agent architectures, frameworks such as LangGraph, orchestration patterns, and building/hosting agents (e.g., orchestrator agents, agents as tools) * 3+ years of experience architecting, designing, developing, deploying, and monitoring large-scale distributed and parallel systems using cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, EKS, S3) * 4+ years of hands-on programming experience with languages such as Python, Java, Rust, SQL, and/or Node.js AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements * Regular and reliable job attendance. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. * Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions. * Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise. ## Description The Software Engineer II, AI works with cross-functional teams and customers to understand business requirements and translates into technical specifications. Discovers the true requirements underlying feature requests and recommends alternative technical approaches. Partners with cross-functional technical teams to launch projects and provide ongoing technical support. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline technology processes and develop new procedures that support the business unit/department. Responsibilities: * Establishes a technical roadmap for the platform and/or capability strategy and lifecycle that considers value-based outcomes, costs to maintain, supportability, and performance. * Ensures sound integration, data, security, and business architecture design throughout all stages within the platform and/or capability lifecycle. * Provides rapid delivery and development of technical solutions that align with business and/or platform desired outcomes. * Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to platform or capability systems, solutions, and services. * Innovates and drives continuous improvements of implementation methodology and technical service offerings based on customer or employee experiences and enterprise objectives. * Participates in a Community of Interest for engineers across all capability and platform teams to share information and strengthen understanding of business needs and technology-based solutions. * Develops and maintains deep technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services, and applications. ## Related Videos - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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