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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer - **Company:** Alaska Air Group, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,700 - $176,550 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Software Safety, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28172985/Senior-Artificial-Intelligence-Software-Engineer-Washington-Seatac-1614 ## About the Role * 4 years of experience in software development in one or more programming languages. * Bachelor's degree with a focus in computer science or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. * Experience in the following: + Java, Python, Golang or C * JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS * Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability introducing new ideas and technologies to communities of developers. * High degree of professionalism and customer service orientation. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Minimum age of 18. * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred * Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field. * 2 years of experience building or integrating ML/AI systems, including at least 1 year with Generative AI (LLMs, multi modal models). * Experience with data structures/algorithms. * Experience building and delivering AI products, including considerations for AI safety, data residency & system integration. * Experience in developing access. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. ## Description * Build and ship AI/GenAI enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value, from rapid full-stack prototypes that validate business demand to robust production systems that automate workflows and drive operational efficiency. * Design and optimize generative AI systems, including LLM- and multi-modal-based agents, ensuring continuous alignment with user feedback and enterprise standards for safety, security, and accessibility. * With minimal direction from leadership, exercise considerable judgement to make decisions in implementation of AI products and features, from architecture and design through testing, optimization, and production deployment, partnering with product managers and engineering leaders to execute the strategic technical vision. * Make recommendations to identify high-impact AI opportunities, translate business needs into technical designs, and integrate solutions seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and data sources. * Influence others to implement best practices for data residency, observability, model evaluation, and system reliability, ensuring AI systems meet enterprise compliance, performance, and cost-efficiency targets. * Foster technical excellence and knowledge sharing by mentoring engineers, documenting and communicating complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, and contributing to a culture of continuous innovation and experimentation. * Leverage and continuous improvement of the enterprise AI platform, tools, and engineering standards to build scalable, maintainable solutions that enhance developer experience and accelerate self-service business enablement and value delivery., Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate., It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 503") and the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 ("VEVRAA"). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities. To implement this policy, we will: (1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; (2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and (3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.