Staff Software Engineer (Contingent)

• Architect, design, and implement scalable software systems aligned with business goals
• Execute initiatives in an agile environment to meet business and technical objectives
• Establish best practices for software development, focusing on quality and security
• Design and productionize AI/ML features with rigorous testing and observability
• Participate in technical discussions and architecture reviews
• Define technical vision and architecture for the team
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business goals into technical requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent (required); M.S. (preferred)
• 10+ years in architecting and maintaining large-scale web applications (Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Python)
• 6+ years of experience with JSON API development
• Extensive knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• 2+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience
• Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) and frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex
• Experience with vector databases and semantic search architectures

• Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including product managers and designers
• Chance to work on cutting-edge AI/ML technologies
• Emphasis on technical ownership and responsible AI development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.