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Senior Software Engineer II - Applied AI (Remote Eligible)

LaddersRemoteMay 24th, 2026
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II - Applied AI (remote Eligible) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead initiatives at the intersection of scalable technology, AI-enabled capabilities, and business transformation. You will work across engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and long-term innovation within a technology-driven environment.Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship availableCompensation: $192,500 – $245,000 annuallyResponsibilities Lead the design and management of the AI Platform's core infrastructure Develop high-level abstractions and APIs for streamlined AI feature deployment Create monitoring and quality assurance systems for AI-driven features Partner with principal engineers to define the AI infrastructure roadmap Foster collaboration across internal teams to facilitate AI developmentQualifications 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years working directly with LLMs in production Hands-on experience in prompt and context engineering Knowledge of RAG architectures including embedding models and retrieval evaluation Experience with LLM evaluation frameworks and golden datasets Strong Python skills, especially in data-heavy environments Ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong cross-functional judgment in engineering and product contexts Ability to provide clarity in ambiguous situationsBenefits Employer subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage 401k Match for retirement savings Monthly productivity stipend Flexible Time Away Program plus Sick Time Off Life insurance and disability benefits 12 paid holidays per year Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave Paid Volunteer Day for community service Professional growth opportunities including access to Udemy courses Company-funded perks including counseling and local discounts Flexible teleworking options from any registered U.S. locationOur client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.