{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4c0a7ef64f78b760f0a52add","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c0a7ef64f78b760f0a52add","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c0a7ef64f78b760f0a52add","title":"Applied AI Software Developer","description":"Company Overview\nJob Title: Applied AI Software Developer\nLocation: Louisville, KY (Hybrid)\nWhen you leave home each day, you take 3 things: your phone, wallet, and keys.\n\nEach of these is a multibillion-dollar industry because everyone uses them every day. Most can be found at retail stores everywhere, but not car keys. When 275 million drivers in North America need a key, they have to go to a dealership.\n\nWe’re changing that.\n\nCar Keys Express is the world’s leading automotive key replacement company, and we are still growing fast.\n\nIn the past decade, we have grown revenues more than 10X and have built a team of more than 1,000 across the U.S. and Canada. We operate a nationwide mobile fleet, partner with major retailers like AutoZone, Advance, and Costco, and serve both everyday drivers and large enterprise customers.\n\nSince our founding in 2002, Car Keys Express has led nearly every major advancement in the industry, building an impressive list of world’s firsts:\nthe world’s first online store to sell car keys and remotes\nthe world’s first discount mobile key service\nthe world’s first electronic car key recycler\nthe world’s first Universal Car Remote\nthe world’s first Universal Car Key\nthe world’s first universal DIY key programmer\nthe world’s first car key replacement app\nthe world’s first car key vending machine\nThese breakthroughs were not accidents. They are the result of a fully integrated model that gives Car Keys Express unmatched control over design, production, and delivery.\n\nIf that sounds exciting, join us on our adventure to see which “world’s firsts” come next.\n\nPurpose\nLead the research, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions that accelerate business growth, improve operational efficiency, and establish Car Keys Express as an AI-forward automotive services company. This role exists to build AI-powered systems that create real competitive advantage — and to use AI as a force multiplier for the engineering team that supports the entire business.\n\nSummary\nThe AI Software Developer is an innovative, self-directed contributor responsible for identifying, building, and deploying AI-driven solutions across the Car Keys Express business. This role works at the intersection of applied AI and modern web development — designing intelligent systems, automating complex workflows, and collaborating with leadership to shape where AI takes us next.\n\nThis is a role for someone who lives and breathes AI: someone who follows emerging tools and frameworks, can evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, and has the engineering depth to implement ideas independently. The work is expansive and will grow with the role.\nDuties Critical to Success\nDesign, develop, and deploy AI-powered tools, agents, and automation systems that solve real business problems across operations, customer service, sales, and logistics.\nUse AI to accelerate software development — writing, reviewing, and improving code with the assistance of modern AI coding tools.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend solutions that fit the company’s needs, including assessments of third-party AI vendors versus internal development.\nBuild and maintain integrations between AI systems and existing platforms (internal applications, APIs, and data sources).\nCollaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact automation and AI opportunities.\nContribute to data architecture decisions that support AI initiatives, including structured data pipelines and reporting infrastructure.\nDocument systems, decisions, and implementation approaches for long-term maintainability.\nStay current on AI advancements and bring forward-thinking recommendations to the team.\nHelp establish standards and guardrails for responsible, secure, and effective AI use across the business.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Critical to Success\nDemonstrated professional experience building and deploying AI-powered applications or systems in production environments.\nProficiency with modern AI tools, frameworks, and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, LangChain, or similar).\nExperience designing agentic systems, multi-step AI workflows, or AI-assisted automation pipelines.\nAbility to move beyond prompt usage into system design, orchestration, evaluation, and production implementation.\nWorking knowledge of at least one modern programming language (PHP, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent); ability to adapt to an existing tech stack.\nFamiliarity with RESTful API design and integration patterns.\nStrong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate tradeoffs between AI solutions.\nAbility to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive projects from idea to production — including rapid prototyping and iteration in undefined problem spaces.\nClear written and verbal communication skills — able to explain AI concepts and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.\nDeliverables\n\nSuccess in this role means delivering AI solutions that improve productivity, reduce manual effort, accelerate decision-making, or create measurable business growth opportunities. Specific deliverables include:\nProduction-ready AI tools and automations that measurably improve speed, accuracy, or capacity across targeted business areas.\nDocumented evaluations and recommendations for AI solutions, including build-vs-buy analysis.\nAI-assisted development practices adopted by and shared with the broader engineering team.\nRoadmap contributions: ongoing identification and prioritization of AI opportunities across the business.\nWell-documented systems and implementation decisions that support long-term maintainability and team knowledge transfer.\nRelations to Supervisory and Subordinate Roles within the Company\nImmediate Supervisor: Director of IT\nDirect Reports: None\n\nJob Specifications, Standards, and Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.\n3+ years of professional experience in software development, with meaningful, demonstrable work in AI application development.\nExperience shipping AI-powered features or tools in a production environment (beyond personal projects or academic work).\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern development workflows.\nExperience with data pipelines, reporting systems, or structured data analysis is a plus.\nAdditional web development skills (frontend or backend) are a strong bonus.\nLouisville, KY preferred; remote candidates with exceptional qualifications will be considered.\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.\nEssential Job Functions (ADA-Compliant)\nThe following essential job functions are fundamental to the successful performance of the AI Software Developer role and cannot be eliminated or significantly modified without changing the nature of the position:\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit, stand, walk, or remain in a stationary position for extended periods as required by job tasks.\nAdequate hearing and vision (corrected or uncorrected) to perform job duties, including reading printed materials, viewing screens, communicating via telephone or computer, and understanding verbal communication in various settings.\nManual dexterity and coordination sufficient for typing, data entry, and computer use.\nAbility to speak clearly and be understood to convey instructions and exchange information.\nAbility to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups in person, via virtual meetings, and over the phone.\nWork Environment\nAbility to travel to various locations, including client sites, field locations, or training venues.\nCapacity to work in diverse environments, which may include office settings, manufacturing or production areas, outdoor locations, or client facilities, sometimes with varying temperatures, noise levels, or exposure to dust, fumes, or chemicals.","company":"Car Keys Express","rawCompany":"car keys express","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T14:50:36.390Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Applied AI Software Developer","description":"Company Overview\nJob Title: Applied AI Software Developer\nLocation: Louisville, KY (Hybrid)\nWhen you leave home each day, you take 3 things: your phone, wallet, and keys.\n\nEach of these is a multibillion-dollar industry because everyone uses them every day. Most can be found at retail stores everywhere, but not car keys. When 275 million drivers in North America need a key, they have to go to a dealership.\n\nWe’re changing that.\n\nCar Keys Express is the world’s leading automotive key replacement company, and we are still growing fast.\n\nIn the past decade, we have grown revenues more than 10X and have built a team of more than 1,000 across the U.S. and Canada. We operate a nationwide mobile fleet, partner with major retailers like AutoZone, Advance, and Costco, and serve both everyday drivers and large enterprise customers.\n\nSince our founding in 2002, Car Keys Express has led nearly every major advancement in the industry, building an impressive list of world’s firsts:\nthe world’s first online store to sell car keys and remotes\nthe world’s first discount mobile key service\nthe world’s first electronic car key recycler\nthe world’s first Universal Car Remote\nthe world’s first Universal Car Key\nthe world’s first universal DIY key programmer\nthe world’s first car key replacement app\nthe world’s first car key vending machine\nThese breakthroughs were not accidents. They are the result of a fully integrated model that gives Car Keys Express unmatched control over design, production, and delivery.\n\nIf that sounds exciting, join us on our adventure to see which “world’s firsts” come next.\n\nPurpose\nLead the research, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions that accelerate business growth, improve operational efficiency, and establish Car Keys Express as an AI-forward automotive services company. This role exists to build AI-powered systems that create real competitive advantage — and to use AI as a force multiplier for the engineering team that supports the entire business.\n\nSummary\nThe AI Software Developer is an innovative, self-directed contributor responsible for identifying, building, and deploying AI-driven solutions across the Car Keys Express business. This role works at the intersection of applied AI and modern web development — designing intelligent systems, automating complex workflows, and collaborating with leadership to shape where AI takes us next.\n\nThis is a role for someone who lives and breathes AI: someone who follows emerging tools and frameworks, can evaluate build-vs-buy decisions, and has the engineering depth to implement ideas independently. The work is expansive and will grow with the role.\nDuties Critical to Success\nDesign, develop, and deploy AI-powered tools, agents, and automation systems that solve real business problems across operations, customer service, sales, and logistics.\nUse AI to accelerate software development — writing, reviewing, and improving code with the assistance of modern AI coding tools.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend solutions that fit the company’s needs, including assessments of third-party AI vendors versus internal development.\nBuild and maintain integrations between AI systems and existing platforms (internal applications, APIs, and data sources).\nCollaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact automation and AI opportunities.\nContribute to data architecture decisions that support AI initiatives, including structured data pipelines and reporting infrastructure.\nDocument systems, decisions, and implementation approaches for long-term maintainability.\nStay current on AI advancements and bring forward-thinking recommendations to the team.\nHelp establish standards and guardrails for responsible, secure, and effective AI use across the business.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Critical to Success\nDemonstrated professional experience building and deploying AI-powered applications or systems in production environments.\nProficiency with modern AI tools, frameworks, and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, LangChain, or similar).\nExperience designing agentic systems, multi-step AI workflows, or AI-assisted automation pipelines.\nAbility to move beyond prompt usage into system design, orchestration, evaluation, and production implementation.\nWorking knowledge of at least one modern programming language (PHP, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent); ability to adapt to an existing tech stack.\nFamiliarity with RESTful API design and integration patterns.\nStrong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate tradeoffs between AI solutions.\nAbility to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive projects from idea to production — including rapid prototyping and iteration in undefined problem spaces.\nClear written and verbal communication skills — able to explain AI concepts and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.\nDeliverables\n\nSuccess in this role means delivering AI solutions that improve productivity, reduce manual effort, accelerate decision-making, or create measurable business growth opportunities. Specific deliverables include:\nProduction-ready AI tools and automations that measurably improve speed, accuracy, or capacity across targeted business areas.\nDocumented evaluations and recommendations for AI solutions, including build-vs-buy analysis.\nAI-assisted development practices adopted by and shared with the broader engineering team.\nRoadmap contributions: ongoing identification and prioritization of AI opportunities across the business.\nWell-documented systems and implementation decisions that support long-term maintainability and team knowledge transfer.\nRelations to Supervisory and Subordinate Roles within the Company\nImmediate Supervisor: Director of IT\nDirect Reports: None\n\nJob Specifications, Standards, and Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.\n3+ years of professional experience in software development, with meaningful, demonstrable work in AI application development.\nExperience shipping AI-powered features or tools in a production environment (beyond personal projects or academic work).\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern development workflows.\nExperience with data pipelines, reporting systems, or structured data analysis is a plus.\nAdditional web development skills (frontend or backend) are a strong bonus.\nLouisville, KY preferred; remote candidates with exceptional qualifications will be considered.\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.\nEssential Job Functions (ADA-Compliant)\nThe following essential job functions are fundamental to the successful performance of the AI Software Developer role and cannot be eliminated or significantly modified without changing the nature of the position:\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit, stand, walk, or remain in a stationary position for extended periods as required by job tasks.\nAdequate hearing and vision (corrected or uncorrected) to perform job duties, including reading printed materials, viewing screens, communicating via telephone or computer, and understanding verbal communication in various settings.\nManual dexterity and coordination sufficient for typing, data entry, and computer use.\nAbility to speak clearly and be understood to convey instructions and exchange information.\nAbility to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups in person, via virtual meetings, and over the phone.\nWork Environment\nAbility to travel to various locations, including client sites, field locations, or training venues.\nCapacity to work in diverse environments, which may include office settings, manufacturing or production areas, outdoor locations, or client facilities, sometimes with varying temperatures, noise levels, or exposure to dust, fumes, or chemicals.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T14:50:36.390Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T14:50:36.390Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Car Keys Express","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4c0a7ef64f78b760f0a52add"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c0a7ef64f78b760f0a52add"}}