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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Lumen Inc - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,639.0 - $172,852.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, BigQuery, Databases, Continuous Integration, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, Management of Software Versions, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Monitoring, Generative AI, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Web Api - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1gwj4 ## About the Role + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related technical field. + Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 4 years specifically focused on developing and deploying AI/ML solutions. + Technical Skills: + Python Programming + Dialogflow (CX/ES), Agent Builder , Conversational Agents + Google Cloud Platform (GCP) + Core AI/ML Concepts + Familiarity with Copilot Studio and Goodle ADK development + Generative AI (Preferred) + Vertex AI (Preferred) + Firestore, BigQuery (Preferred) + MLOps/AIOps (Preferred) + Backend API Integration + Familiarity with building agentic systems + Non-Technical Skills: + Team Leadership + Cross-Functional Collaboration + Strong Communication + Problem-Solving + Strategic Thinking + Responsible AI (Familiarity) + Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into AI solutions. + Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers. + Passion for AI: A deep passion for AI and a commitment to staying current with the latest industry trends and advancements. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience contributing to or utilizing an integrated Generative AI platform on GCP designed to streamline the end-to-end lifecycle of AI applications, from development and experimentation to robust deployment and monitoring. + Hands-on experience with key components of modern AI/ML infrastructure and data stacks within the Google Cloud ecosystem, specifically including Vertex AI Vector Search, Firestore, Vertex AI Model Registry, and BigQuery. ## Description As a Senior Lead Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our AI initiatives, leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure the successful delivery of AI projects. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our AI capabilities and driving business value through advanced technologies., + AI Solution Development: Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of sophisticated conversational AI solutions. + Project Leadership: Oversee AI projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. + Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver AI solutions that meet their needs. + Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team. + Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior AI engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth. + Performance Optimization: Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality. + Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, algorithms, and processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility. + Integration: Integrate conversational agents seamlessly with backend APIs, databases (like Firestore), CRM systems, and other enterprise platforms within the GCP ecosystem. + Advanced Capabilities: Explore and implement advanced capabilities, potentially including Generative AI features available through Agent Builder and Vertex AI, to enhance conversational intelligence. + MLOps/AIOps Practices: Establish and maintain comprehensive MLOps/AIOps practices for conversational AI models on GCP, encompassing model monitoring, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD), versioning, scalability, and robust alerting. + System Health Monitoring: Design and implement systems to collect, analyze, and leverage IT telemetry data and logs (using tools like Google Cloud Monitoring/Logging) for proactive alerting and monitoring of AI system health, performance, and potential issues. + Performance Metrics: Analyze and optimize conversational AI solutions for key performance metrics including latency, accuracy, user satisfaction, operational cost, and reliability on GCP. + Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to establishing best practices for conversational AI development within the organization. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Making Data Warehouses fast. 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