Senior Software Developer, AI

We believe that communication belongs to everyone. Our mission is to democratize phone service and remove barriers that prevent people from staying connected. As TextNow continues to evolve, Artificial Intelligence is becoming a foundational capability across our products, operations, and employee experience. What You'll Do Build AI-Powered Solutions Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled applications, services, and automations Build internal tools and intelligent workflows using LLMs, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly prototype new concepts Transform proofs-of-concept into scalable production systems Lead Technical Delivery Drive architecture and implementation decisions for AI initiatives Define patterns and standards for AI application development Balance experimentation speed with security, governance, and operational excellence Ensure solutions are reliable, observable, maintainable, and cost‑effective Enable the Organization Partner with business stakeholders to identify high‑value AI opportunities Translate business problems into technical solutions Consult with teams across Product, Engineering, Customer Care, Trust & Safety, Marketing, Finance, and Operations Help teams adopt AI capabilities and best practices Build Internal AI Capabilities Develop reusable AI services, frameworks, and components Create integrations with enterprise platforms and business systems Design automation workflows that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency Contribute to AI governance, evaluation frameworks, and responsible AI practices Mentor and Influence Coach engineers and technical stakeholders on AI development approaches Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned Drive technical discussions and influence the direction of TextNow's AI strategy What You Bring Technical Experience 5+ years of software development experience Experience designing and delivering production‑grade software systems Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages (Go, Python, TypeScript, Ruby, or similar) Experience with cloud platforms and modern deployment practices AI & Automation Experience Hands‑on experience building applications with Large Language Models Experience training custom models Understanding of prompt engineering, evaluation methodologies, and AI system design Experience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms Familiarity with retrieval systems, vector databases, knowledge management, or agent frameworks Delivery & Collaboration Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through deployment Ability to identify opportunities independently and drive execution Mindset Curious and pragmatic Strong ownership mentality Bias toward experimentation and learning Able to balance speed with long‑term sustainability Excited by solving business problems using technology Nice to Have Experience building enterprise AI solutions Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open‑source model ecosystems Experience with observability and AI performance monitoring Experience implementing AI governance, evaluation, or security frameworks Telecommunications industry experience Experience building internal developer productivity tools Base Salary Range Canada Intermediate: CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually Canada Senior: CAD $158,000 – $207,000 annual Canada Staff: CAD $200,400 – $248,000 annual Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Benefits Free phone service Strong work‑life blend Employee stock options Unlimited vacation 12 paid holidays per year Competitive pay Health, dental, and vision benefits Short‑term & long‑term disability $750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account RRSP matching (Canada) Parental leave for eligible employees Learning & Development opportunities Travel a few times a year for team events, company‑wide off‑sites, and more Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr TextNow