About the job
Join ICON's innovative Government Technology team as a Senior AI Software Engineer, where your expertise will help shape the future of construction technology. We seek a skilled engineer who has transitioned from traditional software development into the cutting-edge realm of agentic AI. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement AI-driven tools and autonomous agents that enhance our software platform. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Defense Technology Programs, this is a full-time, on-site position based in our Austin, TX campus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and construct agentic AI systems that streamline complex workflows on ICON's platform.
- Develop features powered by large language models (LLMs) using advanced models and APIs (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI).
- Architect and implement multi-agent systems, tool-use frameworks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations.
- Create robust Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems involving document ingestion and vector retrieval strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and translate them into successful products.
- Oversee the entire development lifecycle of AI features, including prototyping, evaluation, and deployment.
- Act as a technical resource and mentor for best practices in agentic AI across the engineering team.
- Stay abreast of advancements in the agentic AI field and integrate new techniques into production.

