Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, Oregon (OR) that is recruiting for a Software Engineer and technical steward for their AI Dev Tooling & Enablement platform.

Summary:
This is a senior individual contributor role that combines deep hands on engineering with platform stewardship and enterprise scale governance across GitHub, Cursor, Claude, and emerging AI development tools.

Duties (Abbreviated):
Technical Leadership & Platform Stewardship:
* Establish and evolve technical standards, patterns, and best practices for AI developer tooling at enterprise scale

AI Dev Tooling & Enablement Initiatives:
Drive multiple proof of concept and incubation efforts central to the company's AI development strategy, including:
* Background agents running on self hosted runners
* Claude Code evaluation and comparative analysis
* -Bring Your Own Model- (BYOM) enablement pathways
* Design and implement SCIM based integrations (e.g., for Cursor) to support automated team management, access control, and accurate cost allocation and chargeback.
* Translate experimental AI capabilities into secure, supportable, production ready platforms

GitHub & AI Tooling Platform Ownership:
* Own and execute key GitHub and Cursor initiatives, including GitHub Copilot and adjacent AI dev tooling (e.g., MCP servers and system integrations), in alignment with enterprise governance and platform standards
* Provide end to end product support and operational ownership for developer tooling used by thousands of engineers
* Partner directly with vendors such as GitHub, Anysphere and Anthropic to drive company requirements, roadmap alignment, and issue resolution

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated senior level technical leadership through architecture, delivery, and cross team influence
* Deep expertise in GitHub administration, governance, and automation at enterprise scale
* Strong background in platform engineering and developer experience tooling
* Hands-on experience with AI assisted development tools and emerging AI platforms
* Proven ability to design and maintain automation frameworks where vendor APIs are limited
* Excellent cross functional communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for senior stakeholders

Preferred:
* Business or financial education (e.g., MBA) or equivalent experience supporting vendor and cost management
* Experience with Backstage, internal developer portals, and platform extensibility
* Familiarity with SCIM, identity management, and enterprise access controls
* Exposure to open source contribution models and inner source practices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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