Senior Software Engineer - AI Enablement

Overview In this role you will serve as the technical engine of the AI Enablement team to bridge AI-adjacent and AI-native workflows. You will own a defined domain (e.g., MCP ecosystem or an AI prototyping repo) while supporting the broader stack. You will build and operate MCP servers, deploy autonomous agents within FedRAMP boundaries, and evaluate new AI tools to align with Workiva’s architecture and security standards. You’ll mentor peers, document best practices, and measure impact on velocity and quality through data-driven metrics. Compensation / Benefitsremote work optionsdiscretionary annual bonusRestricted Stock Units (RSUs)401(k) matchcomprehensive benefits package ResponsibilitiesDomain ownership: take primary responsibility for a specific technical domain and steer its visionBuild & Deploy: architect and maintain internal MCP servers and deploy cloud-based autonomous agents within FedRAMP limitsResilient implementation: deliver sustainable, reusable software through milestones in an AI-augmented environmentTooling evaluation: run spikes on AI tools (e.g., Qodo, Cursor, Claude Code) for compatibility with Workiva’s architecture and securityBest practice documentation: create and promote Golden Paths to standardize AI usage and reduce routine maintenanceLight consulting: assist product teams in integrating AI agents into their workflows and troubleshoot blockersData-driven quality: implement and monitor metrics to measure AI impact on velocity and code qualityEvangelism & mentorship: guide peers in AI-augmented development and showcase wins to drive adoption Key requirementsExperience: 4+ years of software developmentTechnical Stack: back-end services, proxy servers, API integrations; proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScriptAI Literacy: strong experience with AI-augmented IDEs (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code)Communication: ability to translate complex technical work into clear documentationclear communicationcross-functional collaborationmentorshipbackend servicesproxy serversAPI integrations