Software Development Engineer II

Software Development Engineer II

Location: Bethpage, NY, US, 11714 Plano, TX, US, 75024 Brand: Optimum Requisition #: 10322 Are you looking to optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the company for you! We are Optimum!

Job Summary: We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer II with a passion for Artificial Intelligence to help design, develop, and deploy intelligent applications and scalable machine learning systems. You will work closely with other developers, data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities into real-world applications. As a mid-level contributor, you will have ownership over feature development, participate in architectural discussions, and ensure systems are performant, maintainable, and scalable. This position requires a mix of strong technical and functional skills, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of agile software development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions
• Build a solid AI-driven customer engagement product using the Google CES solution
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and deliver new features
• Optimize model performance and system latency across distributed environments
• Experience with API design and backend development using REST or gRPC
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold coding best practices
• Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines and model deployment workflows
• Work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of software development engineering experience.
• Good hands-on experience on Python, JavaScript, GIT, NodeJS, GIT and Code Blocks.
• Must have Python, JavaScript, and AI experience.
• Experience with Google CES, along with prompt engineering, is an added advantage.
• Experience with Google Cloud capabilities Dialogflow / conversational AI experience is a nice to have.
• The person should be a strong team player.
• The person should be in the New York or Dallas/Fort Worth area and ready for the hybrid work culture (3 days in the office).
• Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements. Optimum collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state, and local law. Applicants for employment with the Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York State is $100,246.00 - $164,689.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.