Lead Software Engineer (Artificial Intelligence background)

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with a background in Artificial Intelligence to ensure system reliability and performance. This role involves developing dashboards, implementing logging, and maintaining automated tests. The ideal candidate should have coding experience in C++ or similar languages and a strong interest in backend development. The position offers an hourly rate based on experience and the potential for a 24-month engagement, opening doors for further opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient coding experience in C++ or similar programming languages.
• Prior work on AI or search engine technologies.
• Deep interest in server-side stack and backend development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability and performance of production systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards for monitoring and insights.
• Implement instrumentation and logging for improved observability.
• Design and maintain automated tests for code quality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service and interpersonal skills

Strong ability to work independently

Strong mentoring skills

Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle

Strong ability to troubleshoot issues

Knowledge of computer hardware and software

Knowledge of SQL and VisualBasic

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Artificial Intelligence background)

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 24Months + Extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability and performance of production systems
• Develop and maintain dashboards to provide monitoring and system insights
• Implement instrumentation and logging for enhanced system observability
• Design and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality
• Drive logging and automation initiatives across the stack
• Focus on development within the server-side stack

Required Qualifications

• Proficient coding experience in C++ or similar programming languages
• Prior work on AI or search engine technologies
• Deep interest in server-side stack and backend development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting system solutions across all phases of the software lifecycle
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and projects

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fast learner eager to navigate and excel in ambiguous, dynamic environments
• Thrives when working across multiple projects and technologies
• Passionate about scalable, robust server-side architecture

Job Responsibilities

• Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems.
• Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system.
• Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract