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# Staff Software Engineer (Contingent)

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Ruby, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Large Language Models, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8u0sqx4ub

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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