Senior AI Software Engineer

hackajob is collaborating with Emerson to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Description In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: You will design and develop AI‑enabled software solutions that accelerate productivity across Emerson’s Test & Measurement business unit, NI, using a breadth of tools beginning with Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform. You will rapidly prototype and iterate on ideas, using AI to quickly learn new technologies and deliver working solutions with short feedback loops. You will integrate applications with enterprise systems—initially within the Microsoft ecosystem and expanding to platforms such as Snowflake, Salesforce, and Oracle. You will collaborate closely with product owners, analysts, and business partners to validate needs and deliver solutions that create measurable value. You will also build reusable patterns and guide others in effective use of AI tools, strengthening developer enablement across NI. Throughout your work, you will navigate ambiguity confidently, adapt to shifting priorities, and uphold high standards for software quality, security, and reliability. Who You Are: You are a hands‑on senior engineer who thrives in fast‑moving environments and enjoys building solutions that solve real business problems. You learn quickly, adapt confidently to new technologies, and are energized by ambiguity. You are not afraid to experiment, fail fast, and iterate toward better solutions. You communicate clearly, collaborate broadly, and are comfortable presenting new tools or prototypes to both technical and non‑technical audiences. You enjoy enabling others as much as building yourself. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). This role is in Austin, Texas 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including delivery of production‑quality applications. Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, with experience in Python and modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar). Demonstrated experience building applications that integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). Experience developing full‑stack applications, integrating AI capabilities into intuitive user interfaces and stable back‑end services. Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms, including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search concepts. Proven ability to rapidly prototype solutions, validate approaches, and iterate quickly. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and demonstrate technology to business partners. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, AI Foundry). Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen). Experience working with enterprise data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake). Experience with MLOps tools and model lifecycle practices. Knowledge of industrial, manufacturing, or test & measurement domains. Prior experience collaborating within globally distributed teams. Technical Skills Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL AI/ML: LLM APIs, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector stores Front‑End: React, HTML/CSS, responsive design, UI/UX fundamentals Back‑End: FastAPI, Flask, REST APIs, microservices Cloud/DevOps: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git Data: SQL databases; vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure AI Search; data pipelines Our Culture & Commitment to You At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. LI-SO1aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a