Software Engineer, AI Centre of Excellence

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How You'll Make An Impact

  • Partner with product managers, non-technical business users and engineers to research, validate, and deliver high-impact Generative AI use cases
  • Design and build user-facing products that leverage AI capabilities for optimizing internal workflows with a focus on adoption and user satisfaction
  • Build, deploy, measure and iterate on LLM-based applications (e.g., agents, knowledge extraction, automation solutions)
  • Develop end-to-end AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), taking a build-it-yourself attitude to the entire development lifecycle including test suites, deployment pipelines (CICD), agent evaluations and observability
  • Design systems that continuously optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of AI systems

What We're Looking For

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • AI & LLM Expertise: Hands‑on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude Code) and applying them to real‑world problems
  • Backend Proficiency: Strong backend engineering expertise, including RESTful APIs and microservices design
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python/JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, PydanticAI, Google Agent Development Kit)
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Solid understanding of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
  • Soft Skills: Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, with excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React
  • Experience developing Generative AI applications, including model fine‑tuning and prototyping
  • Awareness of ethical AI practices and emerging standards in AI governance
  • Track record of rapid prototyping with measurable ROI
  • Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio
  • High technical curiosity and eagerness to learn new platforms

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How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Partner with product managers, non-technical business users and engineers to research, validate, and deliver high-impact Generative AI use cases
  • Design and build user-facing products that leverage AI capabilities for optimizing internal workflows with a focus on adoption and user satisfaction
  • Build, deploy, measure and iterate on LLM-based applications (e.g., agents, knowledge extraction, automation solutions)
  • Develop end-to-end AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), taking a build-it-yourself attitude to the entire development lifecycle including test suites, deployment pipelines (CICD), agent evaluations and observability
  • Design systems that continuously optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of AI systems

What We’re Looking For

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • AI & LLM Expertise: Hands‑on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude Code) and applying them to real‑world problems
  • Backend Proficiency: Strong backend engineering expertise, including RESTful APIs and microservices design
  • Technical Stack: Proficiency in Python/JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, PydanticAI, Google Agent Development Kit)
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Solid understanding of cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
  • Soft Skills: Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, with excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React
  • Experience developing Generative AI applications, including model fine‑tuning and prototyping
  • Awareness of ethical AI practices and emerging standards in AI governance
  • Track record of rapid prototyping with measurable ROI
  • Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio
  • High technical curiosity and eagerness to learn new platforms

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Posted: May 15th, 2026