Staff Software Engineer (AI)

About the role

• About Our Client:

This organization operates in the retail technology space, focusing on developing software products that enhance the experience of customers and associates. It addresses challenges related to creating scalable, secure, and performance-optimized applications that support retail operations and user engagement. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where engineers of various experience levels contribute to technical and leadership growth.

• About the Opportunity:

The Staff Software Engineer (AI) leads engineering teams in designing and building software products that meet user and business needs. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality, maintainable code while supporting and mentoring junior engineers. The position plays a key role in product development, tool selection, system architecture, and ensuring security and performance standards are met. The role is critical in driving technical excellence and enabling successful product outcomes.

• Responsibilities:

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software with a focus on delivering value

Build reusable code components and contribute to architectural documentation

Collaborate with product teams to ensure user stories are clear and testable

Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on modern development frameworks

Support junior engineers’ growth through mentorship

Drive improvements in team productivity and processes

Engage in multi-modal communication tailored to diverse audiences

Apply a global perspective to problem-solving and decision-making

• Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of relevant software engineering experience

Proficiency with front end technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript/Typescript) and object-oriented programming (preferably Java)

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling

Knowledge of cloud computing, CI/CD tools, and modern software design patterns

Skills in security frameworks for authentication and authorization

Experience in automated testing including unit, functional, and performance tests

Ability to perform debugging and root cause analysis

Familiarity with version control systems

Experience designing systems for high availability, disaster recovery, performance, and security

Exposure to technical roadmaps, including work estimation and legacy system modernization

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence engineering teams

Effective communication skills with technical and leadership stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and at least eighteen years old

• Pay Range and Compensation Package:

The pay range for this position is between $120,000.00 - $190,000.00

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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