{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"607f40f6b7677b5712df875b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/607f40f6b7677b5712df875b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/607f40f6b7677b5712df875b","title":"Staff AI Full-Stack Engineer (Remote)","description":"OverviewAs Staff AI Software Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable AI-enabled solutions for enterprise applications. You'll lead the development of robust, observable systems using XP practices and a user-centric approach, working with design, product, and engineering teams to improve retail experiences. You'll guide lifecycle decisions, establish engineering standards, and mentor teammates while driving cultural transformation and cross-functional collaboration. The role combines hands-on AI backend work, modular architecture, and performance optimization to deliver impactful, enterprise-grade AI capabilities.ResponsibilitiesLead development of high-quality, robust applications with strong observabilityNavigate the full application lifecycle with designers, PMs, and engineersApply critical thinking and lean experimentation to drive data-backed business outcomesEstablish and elevate product engineering standards and processesMentor juniors through pairing sessions and coachingModel partnerships and feedback culture across the organizationChampion XP practices and tailor them for effectivenessAdditional tasks as assignedDesign and build modular AI backends and headless services (Addendum)Collaborate with data science to tune models and optimize inferenceInstrument tracing, telemetry, and resource usage across AI stackPackage reusable code and microservices for domain deliveryArchitect resilient AI systems routing between APIs and SLMsKey requirements6+ years of experience building and scaling production applications using foundation models, RAG, or agentic workflows6+ years of experience integrating AI with enterprise data, APIs, and identity/access controls4+ years of experience evaluating and optimizing AI application quality, latency, reliability, and cost6+ years of experience in software developmentExperience with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)Knowledge of CI/CD and test-driven developmentcollegial collaborationprioritization under competing demandsproblem solving with data-driven reasoningAI backend developmentRAG architecturesagentic workflows","company":"Kohl's","rawCompany":"kohls","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:32:59.180Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff AI Full-Stack Engineer (Remote)","description":"OverviewAs Staff AI Software Engineer, you will contribute to building scalable AI-enabled solutions for enterprise applications. You'll lead the development of robust, observable systems using XP practices and a user-centric approach, working with design, product, and engineering teams to improve retail experiences. You'll guide lifecycle decisions, establish engineering standards, and mentor teammates while driving cultural transformation and cross-functional collaboration. The role combines hands-on AI backend work, modular architecture, and performance optimization to deliver impactful, enterprise-grade AI capabilities.ResponsibilitiesLead development of high-quality, robust applications with strong observabilityNavigate the full application lifecycle with designers, PMs, and engineersApply critical thinking and lean experimentation to drive data-backed business outcomesEstablish and elevate product engineering standards and processesMentor juniors through pairing sessions and coachingModel partnerships and feedback culture across the organizationChampion XP practices and tailor them for effectivenessAdditional tasks as assignedDesign and build modular AI backends and headless services (Addendum)Collaborate with data science to tune models and optimize inferenceInstrument tracing, telemetry, and resource usage across AI stackPackage reusable code and microservices for domain deliveryArchitect resilient AI systems routing between APIs and SLMsKey requirements6+ years of experience building and scaling production applications using foundation models, RAG, or agentic workflows6+ years of experience integrating AI with enterprise data, APIs, and identity/access controls4+ years of experience evaluating and optimizing AI application quality, latency, reliability, and cost6+ years of experience in software developmentExperience with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)Knowledge of CI/CD and test-driven developmentcollegial collaborationprioritization under competing demandsproblem solving with data-driven reasoningAI backend developmentRAG architecturesagentic workflows","datePosted":"2026-10-26T13:32:59.180Z","dateModified":"2026-10-26T13:32:59.180Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kohl's","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"607f40f6b7677b5712df875b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/607f40f6b7677b5712df875b"}}