Sr. Software Engineer II, AI Platform

The Ladders
United States
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$130,900.0 - $198,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Computer Programming Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Backend AI Platforms

Job description

  • Build and evolve core AI platform capabilities for GenAI-powered applications
  • Design and implement shared execution patterns, APIs, and services
  • Develop scalable, reliable backend systems for AI experiences
  • Work hands-on across the stack from backend services to AI integrations
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to turn AI use cases into production-ready capabilities

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with large-scale systems
  • Hands-on experience with GenAI-powered systems in production
  • Experience designing GenAI workflows including multi-step reasoning pipelines
  • Proven track record in building distributed systems with asynchronous workflows
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python and experience with GenAI frameworks
  • Familiarity with GenAI quality and safety considerations
  • Strong product sense and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Benefits & conditions

  • Flexible, employee-led remote working model
  • Professional development stipend
  • Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
  • Above-market total compensation with equity opportunities for eligible roles
  • Support for career development and growth in a high-impact environment

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.

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