Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI and Tools

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI and Tools in United States.

This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on building the next generation of AI-powered internal systems and automation tools. You will define technical patterns, governance frameworks, and scalable architectures that enable multiple teams to operate more efficiently and intelligently. This role combines hands-on engineering, AI-first design, and organizational influence, providing a chance to shape the AI maturity and productivity of the organization. You will translate ambiguous business needs into robust, operational systems while mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on innovation, rapid prototyping, and long-term architectural thinking in a remote-first environment. Success in this role directly accelerates the organization’s operational impact and internal capabilities at scale.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of AI-enabled internal tools and automation systems across multiple functions
• Transform complex and ambiguous business problems into scalable technical solutions with rapid prototyping and validation
• Establish reusable frameworks, governance, and standards for AI workflows, agentic systems, and automation architectures
• Integrate AI systems with existing platforms, third-party services, and internal infrastructure to enhance efficiency and decision-making
• Mentor engineers through architectural guidance, code review, and technical leadership, elevating team capabilities
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Communications teams to align AI strategy, prioritize initiatives, and communicate technical decisions
• Ensure reliability, safety, and human-in-the-loop oversight in AI systems with monitoring, guardrails, and observability frameworks

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of professional software engineering experience with ownership of complex systems or internal tools
• Proven expertise designing and shipping AI-driven systems, including experience with LLM APIs, agentic frameworks, orchestration tools, or automated decision systems
• Strong full-stack engineering skills, including front-end prototypes, backend services, API integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience defining architectural standards, engineering patterns, and guiding technical teams through strategic decisions
• Deep understanding of security, privacy, data governance, and reliability practices for AI-augmented systems
• Excellent cross-functional communication, collaboration, and influence skills to guide stakeholders and teams in ambiguous contexts
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and scale AI-powered systems while maintaining long-term architectural integrity

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location, with transparent pay-equity practices
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility across the United States
• Opportunity to work on high-impact AI systems affecting multiple teams and functions
• Professional growth through mentorship, cutting-edge AI projects, and organizational influence
• Comprehensive benefits packages, including healthcare, paid time off, and other location-based perks
• Participation in shaping AI governance, technical strategy, and developer productivity frameworks

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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