Software Engineer

AI Developer IV (Principal AI Engineer)We are seeking a highly experienced AI Developer IV (Principal AI Engineer) to provide technical vision, architectural leadership, and hands-on development expertise for enterprise-scale AI initiatives. This role serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for defining AI architecture, establishing technical standards, and leading complex AI transformations while remaining actively involved in solution design and software development.The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in software engineering, cloud-native architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed systems with strong leadership and communication skills. This individual will partner closely with engineering, product, research, and executive stakeholders to drive the organization's AI-first software development strategy.Position SummaryThe AI Developer IV is a principal-level expert responsible for defining and owning enterprise-wide AI technical architecture while remaining hands-on in writing production code. This role provides organizational leadership for AI initiatives, leads highly complex and high-impact AI transformations, and serves as a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership.The successful candidate will establish AI governance frameworks, influence long-term technology strategy, mentor senior engineering talent, and guide the adoption of emerging AI technologies across the organization. This position plays a critical role in advancing an AI-first engineering culture and driving innovation through modern software development practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the organization's enterprise AI architecture strategy.Design, build, and deploy scalable AI-powered applications and distributed systems.Provide technical leadership for large-scale AI transformation initiatives.Develop production-quality software and remain hands-on with coding and solution implementation.Partner with engineering, product management, research scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.Establish AI governance, best practices, security standards, and ethical AI frameworks.Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend strategic investments.Mentor senior engineers and cultivate future technical leaders.Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.Guide teams through architectural decisions involving cloud platforms, AI services, and data ecosystems.Lead technical design reviews and influence enterprise-wide engineering standards.Support multiple project teams operating in quarterly delivery cycles.Team EnvironmentCross-functional teams consisting of: Software Engineers, Research Scientists, Product Managers, AI/ML EngineersTypical project teams range from 1–5 engineersAgile delivery model with quarterly planning and execution cyclesStrong focus on AI-first software engineering practicesActive use of AI-assisted development toolingRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field15+ years of software engineering experienceExtensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI solutionsExpert-level Python development experienceProven experience building scalable distributed systemsStrong understanding of AI/ML technologies and modern software architectureExperience designing cloud-native applications within AWS and/or GCP environmentsStrong expertise in infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Experience leading large technical programs and influencing organizational strategyExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsRequired Technical Skills Backend DevelopmentPython (required)Strong backend engineering experienceAPI and microservices designFrontend DevelopmentVue.js (preferred)React or Angular acceptableCloud & InfrastructureAWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)TerraformCloud-native architectureDistributed systemsDevOps & Development ToolsGitLabCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure automationArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AI technologiesAI application architectureAI-assisted development toolsExperience with tools such as: ClaudeCodexGitHub CopilotSimilar AI engineering platformsPreferred QualificationsRecognized subject matter expert in AI/ML with enterprise-scale impactExperience establishing AI governance frameworksExperience leading AI transformation programsStrong background in data platforms and data ecosystemsAdvanced understanding of AI strategy and emerging technology trendsDemonstrated success mentoring senior engineers and technical leaders