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# Software Engineer Senior

- **Company:** Acuity
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,800.0 - $261,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Fastapi, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Production Code, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_acuitybrands1-1385088600

## About the Role

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where job duties include writing production code, driving proof-of-concepts, and validating architectural decisions through implementation. **Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)** + Lead the technical direction of a high impact AI engineering team, staying hands-on and setting the pace. + Design and deliver cloud native, container first services that are built to scale and ready for real enterprise use. + Partner closely with architects and key stakeholders to shape architecture, align on patterns, and translate strategy into practical engineering decisions. + Take AI enabled capabilities from early exploration and proof-of-concept through to secure, reliable, production deployments. + Mentor and coach engineers; Support hiring/onboarding critical talent and strengthening a collaborative culture **Skills and Minimum Experience Required** + Strong technical leadership + 8 years of experience in Advanced Python
engineering (maintainable OOP, typing, async; FastAPI preferred) + 4-5 years of experience in AI/ML methodologies + REST APIs and service integrations; cloud delivery (Azure preferred); containers; Kubernetes; modern CI/CD and DevOps practices + Quality mindset (unit/integration testing, reviews); security fundamentals (AuthN/AuthZ, secure build/deploy) + Agile collaboration; SQL and NoSQL data stores + Linux proficiency **Preferred Experience** **The range for this position is $120,800.00 to $261,000.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location.
Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

## Description

Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . Work location: + This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA, following a hybrid work model. **Job Summary** In this role, the Software Engineer Senior will focus on AI/SDLC and Python, and influence technical direction through strong engineering judgement and collaboration.
This role will technically lead a high impact AI engineering team and play a defining role in how AI-driven software is built across a growing and ambitious organization.
The Software Engineer Senior will work in close partnership with key business and technical stakeholders to define cloud native, container first solutions designed for enterprise use from day one., This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process.
If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4.
Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed.
The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.
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Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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