AI Software Engineer Technical Lead

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an AI Software Engineer Technical Lead to design, build, and maintain scalable software systems powering AI-enabled applications. The role collaborates across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions aligned with business workflows.

Hybrid workplace with preferred locations in New Orleans, LA or surrounding service areas. Strong emphasis on leadership, cloud proficiency, and delivering high-quality software across the full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• 2+ years in electric or gas utility sector (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions on system design specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Refine and optimize data and machine learning algorithms into production environments
• Ensure scalability, efficiency, and maintainability of the codebase
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify, correct, and improve inefficient code
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality
• Document software development and monitor systems to ensure they meet user needs and business goals
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in software engineering

Skills

Programming languages

Version control

SDLC

Communication

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

Job Title

AI Software Engineer Technical Lead

PS Job Title

AI Software Engineer Sr Staff

Work Place Flexibility

Hybrid

Legal Entity

Entergy Services, LLC

Preferred Location

• The preferred location for this position is New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX. Other locations within the service territory may be considered***

Job Summary

As a core member of the AI team, the software engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable and maintainable software systems. These systems often power AI-enabled applications, ranging from internal tools to customer-facing platforms. The engineer works across the full development lifecycle-from architecture and coding to deployment and support-ensuring that software products meet high standards of performance, usability, and security. While many solutions incorporate AI technologies, the focus is on delivery robust, well-engineered applications that integrate with business workflows. These tools are designed to help users solve real-world problems more efficiently, enabling smarter decisions and more streamlined operations across the organization.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions on system design specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Refine and optimize data and machine learning algorithms into production environments.
• Ensure scalability, efficiency, and maintainability of the codebase.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify, correct, and improve inefficient code.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Document software development and monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in software engineering.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience Required Of The Position

• 10+ years’ experience in software engineering, software development, or related field.

Preferred Experience Of The Position

• Experience working with cloud-based platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• 2+ years’ experience working in the electric or gas utility sector.

Technical Capabilities

• Mastery in one or more programming languages.
• Mastery in version control systems and repository hosting systems, e.g., Git and GitHub.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

General Capabilities

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Succeed in a fast paced / highly demanding environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of utility and power generation operating models.
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Ability to foster creative and innovative culture.

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to junior team members.
• Willingness and experience to teach and mentor others in software engineering and software development.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills in selecting the right technology stack and engineering methodologies to address business requirements effectively and efficiently.

Impact

• Must be self-motivated, have high integrity and credibility and be able to work independently.
• Must be flexible and have ability to interface with a diverse group of individuals, cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster creative and innovative culture.

Required Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Proficiency in software development languages and frameworks, e.g. Python, JavaScript, React, along with a solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

Primary Location

Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124986

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Know Your Rights

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Authorization to work in the United States

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.