Senior AI Architect — Test & Measurement Platforms

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading 401(k)

Medical insurance plans

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a hands-on Senior Principal Applied AI‑Software Engineer to build impactful AI software solutions. This role focuses on shaping how AI reshapes workflows, primarily for their AI‑native platform, Nigel.

Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in software development, technical leadership, and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include a market-leading 401(k), various medical insurance plans, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership making high‑stakes architectural decisions.
• Deep hands‑on experience with AI coding agents (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prototype emerging technologies.
• Tackle critical technical challenges.
• Rapidly prototype AI‑enabled features.
• Champion AI‑native software development and DevOps.

Skills

AI coding agents

Communication skills

Software development

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or master’s in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

C/C++

.NET

Python

TypeScript

React

Job description

Emerson is seeking a hands-on Senior Principal Applied AI‑Software Engineer to build impactful AI software solutions. This role focuses on shaping how AI reshapes workflows, primarily for their AI‑native platform, Nigel.

Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in software development, technical leadership, and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include a market-leading 401(k), various medical insurance plans, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.