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# Sr. Software Engineer II, AI Platform

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,900.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Backend, AI Platforms
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8wff5q34y

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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- [Beyond GPT: Building Unified GenAI Platforms for the Enterprise of Tomorrow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1525-beyond-gpt-building-unified-genai-platforms-for-the-enterprise-of-tomorrow)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. Here's How.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100329-this-app-reached-10-000-users-in-one-week-here-s-how)
- [Best Practices for AI-Assisted Development of Distributed Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100200-best-practices-for-ai-assisted-development-of-distributed-systems)
- [Developer Experience, Platform Engineering and AI powered Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/990-developer-experience-platform-engineering-and-ai-powered-apps)
- [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence)

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