Lead AI-First Software Engineer — Architect & Mentor

Direct Supply

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Direct Supply in Milwaukee seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead AI-powered, scalable software initiatives. You will architect AI-enhanced systems, mentor engineers, and set technical direction across web, mobile, and server-based platforms.

You will work on innovative AI features, integrate models via APIs, and drive observability, security, and performance. This role requires 5+ years of software development with AI experience and a Bachelor’s in CS or related field.

Qualifications

5+ years of software development, including 2+ years in AI-powered apps or AI-integrated solutions.
Hands-on experience developing AI-driven applications with models/APIs (e.g., Hugging Face, OpenAI, Anthropic).
Proficiency with Microsoft environments (VS, VS Code) and cloud services (AWS, Azure) for scalable AI apps.
Strong understanding of AI model cost optimization, scaling, and performance tuning.
Experience integrating LLMs, agentic workflows, and autonomous AI systems into production.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead AI-first engineering transformations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineers in AI-first development practices.
Architect and scale AI-enhanced systems for security, scalability, and high performance.
Integrate AI capabilities like chatbots, image diagnostics, and content automation into products.
Drive adoption of AI-powered tooling to improve developer efficiency.
Implement observability and monitoring for AI applications and proactive issue resolution.
Design AI-driven APIs and microservices for reliable model interactions.