Senior AI Engineer

OverviewRealPage is at the forefront of the Generative AI revolution, dedicated to shaping the future of artificial intelligence within the Property Tech domain. Our Agentic AI team is focused on driving innovation by building next generation AI applications and enhancing existing systems with Generative AI capabilities.We are seeking a Lead AI Engineer who is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the strategy, architecture, and delivery of Agentic and Generative AI solutions across our PropTech portfolio. You will define and implement the technical roadmap for AI systems, mentor the AI engineering team, and collaborate with executives and product leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities.You will design robust, scalable AI platforms that leverage foundation models, RAG, multi-agent systems, and emerging technologies to create differentiated experiences for our customers.In this role you would be expected to come to the HQ in Richardson, TX once a month. ResponsibilitiesTechnical Strategy & ArchitectureOwn the end-to-end architecture for AI products and platforms:Model selection strategy (Google vs. OpenAI, small vs. large models)Multi-agent and workflow orchestration patterns (responder/thinker pattern, tool calling, agentic frameworks)Data and retrieval architecture (RAG, hybrid search, knowledge graphs, semantic caching)Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies such as:Next-generation LLMs and multimodal modelsReal-time streaming infrastructuresAdvanced agent frameworks, workflow engines (e.g., Agents SDK, Google ADK, LangGraph, etc.) Platformization & Reusable CapabilitiesDesign and lead the implementation of shared AI services and SDKs:Reusable RAG pipelines and ingestion frameworksCommon UI components and design patterns for AI copilots and agentsModular reusable coding practices for agentic back-end processesEstablish standards and best practices for:Prompt design and versioningModel and retrieval evaluationObservability, logging, and incident response for AI systems. Leadership & MentoringProvide hands-on technical leadership to AI Engineers, ML Engineers, and Data Scientists:Guide architectural decisions and code qualityConduct thorough design and code reviewsMentor team members in LLMs, RAG, agentic design, and production AI practicesHelp define and grow the AI engineering culture, focusing on innovation, quality, and responsible AI. Delivery & Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to:Identify high-value AI use cases aligned with company strategy and PropTech domain needsShape product roadmaps and define measurable success criteria for AI initiativesLead complex, cross-functional AI projects from concept to production, ensuring:Clear requirement definitions and project plansOn-time delivery with high quality and reliabilityOngoing iteration based on user feedback and metrics. Evaluation, Governance & Responsible AIDefine robust evaluation frameworks:Offline and online metrics for relevance, safety, user satisfaction, and business impactHuman evaluation workflows for complex or sensitive tasksDrive AI governance and responsible AI practices:Content safety, bias and fairness considerations, PII handlingCompliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR-like requirements, data residency)Collaborate with security, privacy, and legal teams to ensure compliant AI solutions. Performance, Reliability & Cost ManagementLead performance and cost optimization for AI systems:Model routing, distillation, and caching strategiesRight-sizing infrastructure and making build-vs-buy decisionsSLAs/SLOs for key AI services, including latency, uptime, and error budgets.Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to scalability, data quality, or vendor lock-in.QualificationsTypically 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering, ML Engineering, or Data Science, with 3+ years hands-on in Applied AI/LLMs and at least 2+ years in a senior/lead role.Deep expertise in:Python and TypeScript/JavaScript in production environmentsDesigning and operating distributed, cloud-native systems (GCP, Azure, or AWS)Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD.Working with coding assistants like Windsurf, Cursor, Codex, etc.Proven track record of:Architecting and shipping complex AI systems to production at scaleLeading multi-engineer initiatives and mentoring othersMaking data-driven tradeoffs between speed, quality, and cost.Advanced experience with:LLM-based application design (prompting, tool use, function calling, multi-agent workflows)RAG architectures, vector databases, and retrieval optimization techniquesAI observability, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills:Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to executives and non-technical partnersComfortable representing AI strategy and progress to leadership and cross-functional teams.In this role you would be expected to come to the HQ in Richardson, TX once a month. Nice-to-Have Skills / AbilitiesExperience with:Working with coding assistants like Windsurf, Cursor, Codex, etc.Multimodal and real-time agents (voice + text + UI control, streaming interactions).Background in:AI experiment tracking and evaluation frameworks (e.g., OpenAI Evals, Langsmith Evals, etc.) Data platforms (data lakes/warehouses, feature stores, event streams like Kafka)Browser automation software such as PlayWrightDesigning AI products in domains with strong regulatory or privacy constraints.Experience building organizational AI strategies, setting standards, and helping define AI hiring and capability roadmaps.SALARY AND BENEFITSRealPage provides a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes:Health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement savings plan with company match.Paid time off and holidays.Professional development opportunities.Performance-based bonus based on position.Compensation may vary depending on your location, qualifications including job-related education, training, experience, licensure, and certification, that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus, and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance.Equal Opportunity Employer: RealPage Company is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #LI-JL1 #LI-REMOTEJob SummaryReq #: 2025-12735# of Openings: 1Job Locations: US-TX-RichardsonCategory: Developer