Python-Based Business Systems Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Worky; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LAIKA seeks a Business Systems Software Engineer to transform complex business processes into intuitive software using our Python-based platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Production, Finance, People & Culture, Facilities, Technology, and Studio Operations to deliver scalable, AI-enabled business apps.

The role emphasizes building AI-enhanced features, solving real workflows, and delivering maintainable solutions with strong engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience designing and developing business, desktop, web, or enterprise applications.
• Hands-on software development experience with Python or another modern object-oriented programming language.
• Experience designing and developing software that supports business processes, workflows, or operational systems.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including debugging, testing, and writing maintainable code.
• Proficiency with REST APIs, structured data, and Git (or comparable source control systems).
• Ability to communicate effectively and translate business needs into thoughtful, scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal business applications using LAIKA's Python-based application platform.
• Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate them into practical software solutions.
• Model business workflows including approvals, scheduling, validation, automation, and data relationships.
• Develop Python services, APIs, automation, and integrations with enterprise platforms (Dynamics 365, UKG, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Jira, Flow Production Tracking, and other SaaS apps).
• Leverage reusable platform capabilities to deliver consistent, scalable, and maintainable apps.
• Design and implement AI-enabled features that enhance user productivity using Azure AI Foundry and other AI services.
• Identify opportunities where AI can improve user workflows through summarization, content generation, smart search, and automation.
• Advance the platform by improving reusable patterns, AI integrations, and developer experience.
• Troubleshoot production issues, implement enhancements, and participate in design reviews, testing, and code reviews.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Git

AI capabilities

Problem solving

Tools

Dynamics 365

UKG

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Jira

ShotGrid

Azure services

Job description

LAIKA seeks a Business Systems Software Engineer to transform complex business processes into intuitive software using our Python-based platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Production, Finance, People & Culture, Facilities, Technology, and Studio Operations to deliver scalable, AI-enabled business apps.

The role emphasizes building AI-enhanced features, solving real workflows, and delivering maintainable solutions with strong engineering fundamentals.