Senior AI Software Engineer

CGI is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to join our Texas Business Unit. This is an opportunity to work with a close knit local team while leveraging CGI’s global resources, diverse industry expertise, and broad technology capabilities. You will have the opportunity to work across industries, technologies, and geographies while helping design and deliver innovative AI enabled solutions. At CGI, your growth is guided by your goals. If you are looking for an inclusive environment where you are empowered to build your career and make an impact, we would like to hear from you. This position can be located at any CGI office in the U.S, preferred locations are Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. A hybrid working model is acceptable. Your Future Duties and Responsibilities As a Senior AI Software Engineer, you will:

. Partner with technical leads and product owners to understand business and technical requirements. . Participate in story refinement, backlog grooming, and sprint planning. . Contribute to application architecture, system design, and implementation strategies. . Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain AI enabled software solutions. . Build scalable APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and distributed applications. . Build and integrate MCP servers and tool interfaces that let AI agents securely access enterprise data and services. . Design and manage data Lakehouse solutions using open table formats such as Apache Iceberg on Snowflake. . Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective, sustainable solutions. . Establish and apply software engineering standards, patterns, and best practices. . Collaborate with engineers, architects, data professionals, and stakeholders across CGI. . Contribute to continuous improvement across development, deployment, and operational processes.

Demonstrated expertise in Python and at least one major Python web framework. . Hands on experience developing RESTful APIs using FastAPI and GraphQL APIs using Strawberry. . Strong understanding of web API architecture, design principles, security, and integration patterns. . Experience developing real time data pipelines using streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka or Azure Event Hubs. . Proficiency designing, integrating, and managing databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. . Experience with big data processing frameworks, including Apache Spark and Delta Lake. . Hands on experience with Snowflake, including working with Apache Iceberg tables for Lakehouse and data engineering workloads. . Hands on experience using Databricks for data engineering, analytics, and machine learning workflows. . Experience integrating large language model APIs, such as OpenAI, Llama, or other leading generative AI models. . Hands on experience building agentic AI applications using LangChain and LangGraph, or similar agent frameworks and orchestration tools. . Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or comparable tool calling and agent integration standards, including building or consuming MCP servers. . Strong understanding of cloud computing, scalability, and solution architecture, with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure. . Experience deploying and managing applications using Docker and Kubernetes. . Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. . Proven experience designing and building mid sized applications that support thousands of daily users. . Experience developing high concurrency applications using multiprocessing, multithreading, actor models, or similar approaches. . Strong problem solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

. Experience with agent evaluation, observability, and guardrails (e.g., LangSmith or similar tooling), as well as retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and vector databases. . Full stack software development experience. . Familiarity with JavaScript, React, Next.js, or related front end technologies. . Experience applying AI and software engineering solutions within the telecommunications industry or another relevant domain. . Experience contributing to technical standards or engineering best practices.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200.00 $173,500.00. CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation including profit participation program . Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits . Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance . Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan . Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service . 10 paid holidays per year . At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more) . Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws . Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship. . Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programs

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.