Senior Software Engineer - USDS
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be a core member of our AI-native team. In this role, you will leverage AI tools and agent-based solutions to fast-track our work, specifically focusing on the migration of legacy business applications to a modern, open-source suite. You will be a key contributor in a greenfield environment, where you will apply AI to solve complex migration challenges at scale.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
- Accelerate Development with AI: Use AI-assisted development tools to write, test, and debug code more efficiently, focusing on the core logic needed to build and integrate the new open-source applications using Python and JavaScript.
- Lead Technical Development & Strategy: Take ownership of the technical direction, from initial design to implementation, with the goal of a seamless transition to open-source platforms.
- Drive Strategic Migration: Work with cross-functional partners to identify key migration challenges that can be solved with AI, ensuring a smooth and rapid transition for business applications. Develop intelligent agents and workflows that can understand, analyze, and assist in the porting of business logic, data, and user configurations to new open-source systems.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with internal stakeholders and teams to understand business application requirements, pain points, and to ensure the new open-source solutions meet operational needs.
- Ensure Code Quality and Scalability: Maintain high standards for code quality and system reliability, ensuring that all solutions, while developed with AI assistance, meet our requirements for performance and security.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on backend systems.
- Proven proficiency in full stack web development using languages like Python and JavaScript for building robust, scalable applications.
- Experience with containerization technologies and cloud environments (e.g., Kubernetes, OCI, AWS).
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and drive technical initiatives independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with generative AI and large language models (LLMs), including their application in coding, automation and data analysis.
- Experience in designing or developing automation agents or similar intelligent systems.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to architectural design, translate business goals into a technical vision, and make sound, data-driven decisions.
- Experience with user interface designing keeping user experience at the forefront.
- Experience with AI enabled tools like Devin, Replit, cursor, zapier etc. along with A strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
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Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $359720 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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