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# Senior Software Engineer, AI Automation

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $134,600 - $199,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Build Tools
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pwtu0nx8kb

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.