Senior Software Engineer - AI

Important InformationLocation: PeruWork Mode: HybridJob SummaryAs a Senior Software Engineer - AI (19693), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software applications. Your role will involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving software development practices to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable software systems.Responsibilities and DutiesDesign, build, and scale AI-centric distributed systems that power offensive security and penetration testing productsLead the development of agentic AI capabilities, including LLM-driven workflows, RAG pipelines, and automated vulnerability detection systemsOwn the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-powered features, from architecture and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimizationDrive technical excellence by leading architecture discussions, code reviews, and mentoring engineers while promoting best practices in SDLC and cloud-native developmentQualifications and Skills7+ years of experience in backend engineering and distributed systems within production-grade environments4+ years of expert-level experience in Go (Golang) and strong hands-on proficiency in Python for AI-driven systemsProven experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, RAG architectures, agentic workflows, and related frameworksStrong understanding of token usage optimization, LLM cost control strategies, and performance tuning for large-scale AI systemsDeep expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, gRPC, and scalable backend design patternsHands-on experience with asynchronous messaging systems such as Google Pub/Sub or KafkaStrong experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including performance optimization and distributed data strategiesAdvanced experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) in highly available environmentsSolid testing practices including unit testing, integration testing, and BDD, along with modern CI/CD and DevOps workflowsStrong communication skills, leadership mindset, and experience mentoring engineers in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments; cybersecurity or offensive security experience is a strong plusAbout EncoraEncora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.