Senior Software Engineer, AI Automation

The Ladders
United States
7 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$134,600 - $199,600
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Continuous Integration Information Engineering Python (Programming Language) Operational Databases Standard Sql Software Deployment Software Engineering Software Systems Systems Integration Large Language Models Agentic-AI Git
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Job description

  • Lead the design and delivery of AI agents and automation workflows for internal teams.
  • Translate complex business processes into reliable software solutions.
  • Design integrations between AI agents and existing systems using MCP and similar frameworks.
  • Define architecture and operational standards for production AI systems.
  • Establish evaluation strategies and quality baselines for deployment decisions.
  • Build systems with robust controls for permissions and auditability.
  • Collaborate with data engineering and business stakeholders to ensure trustworthy data usage.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, particularly with LLM-backed applications.
  • Proven track record of transitioning AI agents from prototype to reliable production.
  • Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience in production data models.
  • Expertise in multi-step automation workflows and production deployment.
  • Experience integrating AI systems with business-critical applications.
  • Strong judgment in evaluation methodologies and safety controls for AI deployment.
  • Solid fundamentals in Git, CI/CD, and production engineering best practices.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous environments and influence stakeholders effectively.

Benefits & conditions

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
  • Mental and physical health wellness programs
  • Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement

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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