Staff Software Developer
You will work closely with product, design, and Principal Engineers to develop and enhance applications by managing AI intent within a spec-driven development framework. As a technical expert, you will help orchestrate AI agents to generate production-ready code and automated tests, utilizing multi-LLM workflows for code verification and quality assurance. You will provide recommendations on best practices for AI-native workflows while ensuring code maintainability, security, and performance. An in-depth, expert understanding of the .NET stack and the entire SDLC is required to ensure efficient, spec-led project completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy & Architecture: Orchestrate complex multi-LLM workflows and define best practices for AI-native coding and code verification.
Systemic Efficiency: Develop broad solutions that add value across the entire ecosystem while aggressively managing technical debt.
Leadership: Mentor Senior and II-level engineers, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps and refine the SDD framework for maximum efficiency.
Governance: Ensure all AI-generated solutions adhere to strict security, performance, and maintainability standards at scale.
Experience and Education
Advanced mastery of GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, SDD, and AI-driven debugging.
Expert knowledge of .NET 6+ with C#
Expert in SQL
Advanced Git experience
Long-time experience Unit Testing
Expert in RESTful web services
Advanced knowledge in messaging & queuing
Front-end framework such as React
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and eight (8) or more years of experience in solution delivery and technical leadership.
Skills Required
- Advanced mastery of GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, SDD, and AI-driven debugging
- Expert knowledge of .NET 6+ with C#
- Expert in SQL
- Advanced Git experience
- Long-time experience with Unit Testing
- Expert in RESTful web services
- Advanced knowledge in messaging & queuing
- Experience with front-end framework such as React
Cision Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cision and has not been reviewed or approved by Cision.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and paid holidays, including days like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, are highlighted alongside flexible or unlimited PTO and volunteer time. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave and schedule flexibility meaningfully supports work–life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered with FSA/HSA options, plus an EAP and dedicated mental‑health resources such as Headspace. Feedback suggests these health and wellbeing elements are a solid part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available at date of hire with traditional and Roth options administered via Fidelity, with employer matching and vesting described in plan materials. Feedback suggests this provides mainstream retirement support even if not described as market‑leading.
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What We Do
Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision’s software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision has over 4,800 employees with offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
