Sr. Software Engineer II - AI Engineering (Remote Eligible)

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer II - AI Engineering (Remote Eligible) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on designing and delivering production-grade AI solutions that power intelligent workflows and improve how the business serves its users. You will collaborate closely with Engineering and Product partners to bring LLM-based systems from concept to reliable operation in a cloud environment. The position also offers the opportunity to shape best practices, mentor peers, and help advance the company's broader AI engineering capabilities.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $175,000 – $245,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and build production-grade LLM-powered agents and workflows
• Develop and optimize prompts and LLM evaluation frameworks
• Implement and manage end-to-end AI systems on cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams
• Mentor and guide engineers on applied ML best practices
• Establish AI development best practices and standards
• Stay updated with advancements in AI and emerging tools
• Contribute to both legacy and new applications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2 years with LLMs in production
• Deep hands-on experience with prompt and context engineering
• Strong knowledge of RAG architectures and failure diagnosis techniques
• Experience building LLM evaluation frameworks and defining quality metrics
• Fluency in agent system design methodologies
• Strong Python skills in data-heavy environments
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex findings
• Strong cross-functional judgment for navigating technical collaborations
• Bias for clarity in ambiguous situations
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. with a BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401k match for retirement savings
• Monthly productivity stipend
• Flexible Time Away Program and Sick Time Off
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of parental leave
• A Personal Volunteer Day for community support
• Opportunities for professional growth via Udemy courses
• Company-funded perks including counseling membership and retail discounts
• Teleworking options available for eligible roles

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.