Senior AI Software Engineer - Scalable Systems

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous leave and time off

Professional development and online/VR

Work on cutting-edge AI projects from

Retirement savings plan

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and deploy large-scale AI systems, architecting infrastructure for scalable, reliable, and high-performing applications.

Responsibilities include building AI-enabled software, optimizing algorithms, and collaborating with researchers to productionize models. A strong background in distributed systems and cloud platforms is required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience building scalable software systems.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI software systems.
• Develop and optimize algorithms and data structures for large datasets.
• Implement robust APIs and services to support AI models and platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate models into production-ready code.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and maintainability of AI software.
• Apply best practices for testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, a leading innovator in AI & Emerging Technologies, is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Software Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position is dedicated to designing, developing, and deploying large-scale, robust, and efficient AI systems. You will play a critical role in architecting the infrastructure that powers advanced AI applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to work remotely on impactful projects with a talented, distributed team, contributing to the forefront of AI technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systems for AI applications.
• Develop and optimize algorithms and data structures for efficient processing of large datasets.
• Implement robust APIs and services to support various AI models and platforms.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to translate models into production-ready code.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of AI software systems.
• Implement best practices for software development, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in distributed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their related services.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including online courses and virtual conferences.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects from the comfort of your home office.
• Retirement savings plan.
• A culture that embraces remote work and fosters collaboration across distributed teams.