Software Engineer II (AI Focus)
Software Engineer II (AI Focus)Anaheim, CAParsec Automation, LLC is a global leader in manufacturing operations management software. Recognized by Gartner, IDC, and numerous industry awards, Parsec's flagship MES platform, TrakSYSTM, powers efficiency, quality, and compliance improvements at over 11,000 plants across 140+ countries. Manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Toyota, Procter & Gamble, Hershey, Siemens, and DuPont rely on TrakSYS to manage complex operations with clarity and precision.Parsec is backed by BVP Forge, part of the $20B Bessemer platform, known for supporting category-defining companies such as LinkedIn, Procore, Shopify, and Toast.About the RoleWe're looking for a Software Engineer II (AI Focus) to help build and expand AI capabilities within our core platform.This role is hands-on and focused on implementing production-ready AI features, including agent-based workflows and integrations with LLM providers. You'll work within a Microsoft-based, on-prem environment and contribute to building AI functionality that is secure, scalable, and reliable in real-world manufacturing settings.You'll partner with senior engineers and product teams to deliver AI-powered features, while continuing to grow your experience in modern AI systems and enterprise software development.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality, Security & ReliabilityFollow secure development best practices, including least privilege and data protectionImplement validation, error handling, and safe access patternsContribute to logging, monitoring, and observability for AI featuresSupport testing efforts including: unit and integration testing; validation of AI and tool interactionsTeam Collaboration & GrowthWork closely with senior engineers to implement AI features aligned to product requirementsParticipate in code reviews, design discussions, and team collaborationAssist with troubleshooting and support for AI-related functionalityContinue developing skills in AI technologies, the TrakSYSTM platform, and manufacturing systemsAI Development & ImplementationBuild AI capabilities within a Microsoft-based stack (ASP.NET, .NET services, SQL Server)Implement agentic workflows, including agent runtimes and orchestration logicDevelop services that manage: conversation and task state; tool execution and routing; retries, timeouts, and execution limitsIntegrate with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), including tool/function calling patternsContribute to building and maintaining tool integrations, including SQL Server queries and stored procedures; internal APIs and services; file/report generation systemsRequired Qualifications3–5+ years of software development experienceExperience with.NET (C#, ASP.NET)Familiarity with API design and integration (REST, JSON, etc.)Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databasesUnderstanding of software development best practices (testing, debugging, version control)Exposure to agentic AI systems, MCP, or similar tool/plugin frameworksExperience integrating with LLM APIs or working with AI/ML-powered featuresBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Azure OpenAI or other LLM platformsExperience with Semantic Kernel or similar frameworksExperience working in enterprise or on-prem environmentsExposure to manufacturing or MES systemsBenefits$145,000 to $165,000 annual salaryVariable Bonus based on company and individual performanceHybrid work schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote)401(k) with company match100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employeesFlexible vacation / PTOFlexible Spending Account (FSA) plan available for eligible healthcare and dependent care expensesOutstanding team environment