Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tooling & Platform

Overview

Placement Type:

N/A

Salary:

$55.20-61.33 Hourly

W2, hourly with benefits

Start Date:

May 4, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a leading global enterprise at the forefront of technology innovation, dedicated to creating groundbreaking experiences for millions worldwide. This organization is renowned for its commitment to engineering excellence and fostering a culture of innovation.

Are you excited about shaping how engineers build software using AI?

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to own and evolve a global developer tooling ecosystem used by thousands of engineers. This contract role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, AI tooling, and developer experience.

You'll lead initiatives across GitHub, AI coding tools (Claude, Cursor), and internal platforms-ensuring they are scalable, secure, and built for enterprise use.

What You'll Do

• Own GitHub administration and automation at scale
• Evaluate and implement AI developer tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor)
• Build internal tooling and dashboards for usage and cost insights
• Partner with Security, Legal, and Engineering teams
• Drive best practices for developer workflows and tooling

What You Bring

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Deep GitHub administration experience
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to AI development tools

Nice to Have

• Kubernetes, Golang
• Backstage or developer portals
• Identity management (SCIM)

Why Apply:

• Shape how AI is used in software development
• Own developer tooling used by thousands of engineers
• High-impact role at enterprise scale
• Blend hands-on coding with platform ownership
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools and platforms
• Influence security, governance, and best practices
• Partner across engineering, security, and product
• Solve complex, high-visibility technical challenges

Onsite role (Fridays remote)

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.20 to $61.33/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location

About Aquent:
Aquent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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