Senior Software Engineer Job at Robert Half (Gaithersburg)

Senior Software Engineer

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Gaithersburg

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AI‑enabled development experience to support the modernization of a real-time, high-availability air traffic management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will contribute to the development and sustainment of complex software systems using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI‑augmented development techniques throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Job Responsibility:

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 SDLC including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs
Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration

Requirements:

Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) for code generation and refactoring, debugging, automated test creation, and IDE-integrated development workflows
Familiarity with Large Language Model (LLM) platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini
Experience designing effective prompts and validating AI-generated output
Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and responsible AI usage
Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, safety, and bias
Experience incorporating AI/ML techniques into software engineering workflows
Experience working with automated testing frameworks
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Strong object-oriented programming experience
Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred)
Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
Familiarity with Linux environments (Red Hat preferred), virtual machines, and hypervisors
Experience with low-level communications protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, or SCTP
Experience with hardware or complex system integration
Experience with source control and configuration management tools
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently within cross-functional teams

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

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