Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform Engineering

• High-Impact Work - Build the core runtimes powering AI models and autonomous agents across hybrid cloud environments
• Cutting-Edge Tech Stack - Work with Kubernetes, LLMs, RAG architectures, and modern AI/ML pipelines
• Platform Ownership - Design and influence scalable infrastructure and runtime architecture
• Collaboration Culture - Partner with product, architecture, and data teams to accelerate AI innovation
• Growth Opportunity - Mentor engineers and lead initiatives that shape future platform capabilities

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable back-end services supporting AI-driven, data-centric applications
• Architect high-performance runtimes for machine learning models and autonomous agents
• Develop and manage hybrid-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a multi-tenant design approach
• Implement observability frameworks (logging, metrics, tracing) to ensure system reliability and performance
• Lead and participate in DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile development processes
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to translate complex requirements into robust solutions
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex distributed systems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cross-functional engineering excellence initiatives
• Optimize inference workloads and implement scalable architectures such as RAG pipelines
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the SDLC

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 5+ years of software engineering experience building scalable back-end systems

• Strong programming experience in Python, Go, Java, or similar high-level languages
• Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (4+ years preferred) and container orchestration
• Experience developing cloud-native applications in hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Solid understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, including LLM operations and inference optimization
• Proven experience with distributed systems, scalability, and high-availability architectures
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies
• Experience implementing observability solutions (logs, metrics, tracing)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with RAG architectures and agent-based AI systems
• Background in healthcare or regulated industry software development
• Familiarity with data warehousing, big data systems, and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools and modern data ecosystems
• Experience working with open-source technologies in large-scale environments

Education & Certifications You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master's Degree in a related field (preferred) Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are a plus

2.92.9 out of 5 stars Rochester, MN 55904 Remote $75 - $85 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance, * Competitive Compensation - $75-$85 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off - Offers paid time away from work
• Remote Flexibility - Work from anywhere within the U.S
• Career Development - Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Innovative Work Environment - Build cutting-edge AI solutions alongside industry experts

Are you ready to shape the future of AI infrastructure? Trissential is partnering with an innovative client to find a Senior Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems and cutting-edge AI. This is your opportunity to build the backbone of next-generation AI platforms-where models, agents, and real-time intelligence come together at scale., At Trissential, we prioritize innovation, growth, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll work on transformative AI initiatives while being supported by a forward-thinking environment.