Intermediate or Sr Software Developer (AI Platform & Applications)

Dayforce; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan (plus match)

Paid US holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Software Developer to build AI-powered capabilities within the Dayforce platform. This role focuses on scalable Python services, cloud-native architectures, and AI-assisted engineering practices in a production environment.

You will collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineers across the software lifecycle, mentoring teammates and delivering robust, reliable solutions that power Dayforce for millions of users globally.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python for production software.
• Experience with cloud-native or SaaS apps and distributed systems.
• Ability to design RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern VCS tools.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable software solutions and services.
• Develop AI-powered capabilities within the Dayforce platform.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical direction.
• Mentor teammates and participate in code reviews and pair programming.
• Ensure testing, monitoring, and observability are integrated into production systems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineers to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

Python

Cloud-native

APIs

CI/CD

Testing

AI-assisted

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Debugging

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git / GitHub / Azure DevOps

Azure

Elasticsearch

Job description

Intermediate or Sr Software Developer (AI Platform & Applications)

United States

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our co mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join the team building AI-powered capabilities within the Dayforce platform. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who enjoys designing, building, and delivering production-quality applications using modern development frameworks, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted engineering practices.

This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape how millions of users across more than 150 countries interact with Dayforce. You will work across the full software development lifecycle—including architecture, design, prototyping, implementation, testing, release, and production operations—while partnering closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions.

What You'll Get to Do

Design and Build Scalable Software

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions and services.
• Build and evolve microservices and APIs that support AI-powered product capabilities and core platform functionality.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of modern distributed systems with a focus on scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in architecture discussions and help shape the technical direction of new and existing services.
• Build robust testing, validation, monitoring, and observability into production systems.
• Improve system performance through profiling, optimization, and continuous refinement.
• Automate releases, deployments, integrations, and operational workflows.
• Own critical areas of the codebase while contributing to shared engineering libraries and reusable components.

AI-Accelerated Engineering

• Leverage modern AI development tools to improve engineering productivity while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and maintainability.
• Use AI-assisted code generation with thoughtful engineering review.
• Utilize automated test generation and regression testing.
• Accelerate refactoring and modernization initiatives.
• Apply AI-assisted debugging, log analysis, and root cause investigation techniques.
• Support documentation, code migration, and engineering workflow automation.
• Promote responsible AI usage with strong security, privacy, and review practices.

Product Partnership and Engineering Excellence

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Designers, and Engineers to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Translate business requirements into well-designed technical solutions.
• Present designs and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor team members through code reviews, design discussions, and pair programming.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle from concept through production support.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Strong software development experience using Python to build production-quality applications.
• Experience designing and developing cloud-native, distributed, or SaaS applications.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and API design.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Azure or another major cloud platform.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern source control tools, including Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and automated testing practices.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, profile, and optimize applications in production environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving engineering practices.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve software delivery.
• Ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and validate solutions while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.
• Experience using AI tools for debugging, refactoring, documentation, and code generation.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI usage within software development workflows.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Azure AI Search, or similar platforms.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, logging, and reliability engineering practices.
• Experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or PowerShell.
• Experience with front-end technologies and modern web application frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern AI frameworks, large language model integrations, retrieval techniques, or intelligent application development.
• Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away FromWork (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.