Applied AI Engineer - Austin, TX

Location Hybrid role based in Austin, TX office with expectation of 3 days onsite per week. Position Summary We are looking for Applied AI Engineers to help define how engineers build with AI across our organization. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of Generative AI and platform engineering, designing the tools, workflows, and standards that make it easy for developers to build, deploy, and scale AI‑powered applications. What You'll Do Define the AI Development Lifecycle: Establish and evolve the end‑to‑end AI development lifecycle, including guardrails, context management, and engineering standards that enable responsible and efficient AI adoption. Drive Adoption & Alignment: Lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve how teams build and ship software, with a focus on scaling AI capabilities and enhancing developer experience. Build for Developers: Design and deliver self‑service capabilities that simplify how engineers build, test, and deploy applications—especially AI‑powered ones. This includes reusable tooling, templates, and patterns that reduce friction and accelerate delivery. Raise the Engineering Bar: Set and uphold high standards for platform and AI engineering. Mentor engineers and stakeholders, and promote clean, scalable, and maintainable design practices. Think Like a Product Owner: Treat internal platforms and AI capabilities as products. Continuously iterate based on developer feedback, usability, and adoption metrics. Enable AI at Scale: Develop the foundational components that allow teams to safely and effectively leverage AI, including shared services, reusable modules, and well‑defined integration patterns. What You Bring 5+ years of software development experience Strong programming skills and engineering fundamentals Experience with modern software delivery practices (CI/CD, cloud environments, etc.) Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Ability to collaborate across teams and influence without direct authority Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset Bonus Points Familiarity or interest in AI/ML systems, particularly LLM‑based applications Experience with workflow frameworks such as Temporal.io Experience with golang & python Why Join Us Shape how AI is built and adopted across a large‑scale engineering organization. High‑impact role with visibility and ownership. Collaborative, fast‑moving environment with real influence on technical direction. Work on meaningful problems at the intersection of AI, platform engineering, and developer experience. TrendAI is a leader in AI security. What We Offer You Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance Short & Long Term Disability Pre‑partum, maternity, parental and medical leave Mental Health Wellness Program Adoption Assistance Wellness Incentive Pet Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (14 annual holidays) Tuition Assistance Employee Resource Groups Equal Employment Opportunity Trend Micro provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Trend Micro does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrendMicro