FullStack engineer-Agentic AI engineering

Staff Software Engineer – Agentic Development & AI-Augmented Engineering📍 Location: Hoboken, NJ (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)🏢 Company: HCLTech💼 Employment Type: Full-TimeShape the Future of AI-Powered Software EngineeringHCLTech is seeking a Staff Software Engineer – Agentic Development & AI-Augmented Engineering to help define how modern engineering organizations build software with AI agents.This is a highly strategic and hands-on technical leadership role focused on designing and scaling AI-assisted software development practices across enterprise platforms. You will establish engineering standards, architect AI-agent workflows, build guardrails and evaluation frameworks, and influence the future of how software is created.If you're passionate about AI-native development, large language models, distributed systems, and modern software architecture, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll DoDesign and implement agentic software development workflows using tools such as Claude Code and other AI coding agentsDefine feedback loops, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, autonomy boundaries, and rollback mechanismsArchitect and develop Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tool integrations for AI agentsEstablish observability, evaluation, and quality measurement frameworks for AI-generated codeLead architecture decisions across Java microservices, Node.js services, React microfrontends, and Python toolingDesign scalable REST APIs and headless component architecturesDrive Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and C4 architecture modeling practicesPromote Test-Driven Development (TDD), Playwright testing, and contract testing across engineering teamsDefine CI/CD best practices for safely integrating AI-authored pull requestsEstablish security standards for AI-assisted development, including prompt injection protection and permission boundariesMentor senior and staff engineers on AI-augmented engineering practicesCreate technical design documents, RFCs, and architectural roadmapsRequired QualificationsAgentic Development & AIExperience using Claude Code or similar AI coding agents in production environmentsStrong understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP)Experience building and integrating MCP serversKnowledge of context engineering, prompt management, prompt caching, and long-running agent workflowsUnderstanding of AI security concerns, including prompt injection and agent authorization boundariesBackend & ArchitectureDeep expertise in Java-based microservices architectureStrong REST API design experienceDomain-Driven Design (DDD)C4 architecture modeling and documentationExperience with Node.js and PythonMongoDB design, optimization, and scalabilityFrontendStrong ReactJS experienceHeadless component architectureMicrofrontend design patternsTesting & QualityTest-Driven Development (TDD)Playwright end-to-end testingContract testing tools such as PactPreferred QualificationsExperience defining AI engineering standards across enterprise teamsExperience implementing AI governance and observability frameworksBackground leading large-scale software modernization initiativesPassion for emerging AI technologies and developer experience innovationWhy Join Us?Work at the forefront of Agentic AI and AI-Augmented EngineeringInfluence engineering practices at enterprise scaleLead the adoption of next-generation software development workflowsCollaborate with highly skilled architects, engineers, and AI practitionersMake a direct impact on how software is built in the age of AIPay and BenefitsPay Range Minimum: $ 68000 per yearPay Range Maximum: $ 128,000 per yearHCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per yearHow You’ll GrowAt HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.