Senior AI Engineer Remote (United States)

AbsenceSoft; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact that matters

Remote-first culture

Growth and development

Bonuses and equity

Flexible time off

Belonging and balance

Job summary

AbsenceSoft, a leader in employee experience technology, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and optimize AI solutions for the leave management platform. You will build scalable models, automate workflows, and collaborate across teams to embed AI into core product experiences.

The role requires 7+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in AI/ML, strong Python and ML framework skills, MLOps experience, and a commitment to ethical AI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in AI/ML.
• Expertise in Python and ML frameworks; NLP, predictive modeling, and neural networks.
• Hands-on experience with MLOps tools and cloud AI platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ethical, transparent AI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for automation and analytics.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align AI initiatives with goals.
• Research and prototype AI applications in leave management.
• Optimize models for performance, accuracy, scalability.
• Implement MLOps for training, testing, deployment, monitoring.
• Ensure data pipelines are clean, secure, and reliable.
• Ensure ethical AI standards with fairness and bias detection.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and strategic adoption.
• Assist with maintaining security and compliance controls.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

NLP

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At AbsenceSoft, we’re transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited about where we’re going.

We’re seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior AI Engineer to design, build, and optimize advanced artificial intelligence solutions that drive innovation and efficiency across AbsenceSoft’s leave management platform. This role will play a key part in developing scalable AI models, enhancing automation, and collaborating across teams to embed AI capabilities into core product experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a passion for ethical, responsible AI.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, develop, and deploy AI and machine learning models to power automation, analytics, and decision support.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align AI initiatives with business goals and product strategies.
• Research and prototype new AI applications in the leave management domain.
• Optimize models and algorithms for performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Implement MLOps best practices for model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Partner with data engineering teams to build and maintain clean, secure, and reliable data pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with ethical AI standards, focusing on fairness, transparency, and bias detection.
• Apply NLP, predictive modeling, and other AI techniques to enhance product intelligence.
• Troubleshoot, refine, and document AI solutions to maintain high reliability and trust.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and contribute to strategic adoption initiatives.
• Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role.
• Assist in maintaining applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and subordinate’s roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in AI/ML development, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Expertise in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn, with a strong understanding of NLP, predictive modeling, and neural networks.
• Hands‑on experience with MLOps tools, cloud‑based AI platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and building secure, reliable data pipelines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• A genuine commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible AI practices.

At AbsenceSoft, we LEAD with our values:

Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion. We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.

Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions.

Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.

Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We offer:

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote‑first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance‑based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

Final compensation is determined based on a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and geographic location. This position is also eligible for annual bonus.

The pay range for this role is:

170,311 - 212,888 USD per year (US National)