Senior Principal Applied AI-Software Engineer

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

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Principal Applied AI‑Software Engineer who excels at building compelling test and measurement solutions in AI software—turning ambiguous ideas into reality.

This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who wants to shape how AI fundamentally reshapes scientific and engineering workflows and directly impact Nigel, our AI‑native platform for Test & Measurement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prototype emerging technologies and evaluate where they deliver clear value to our customers.
• Tackle the most critical technical challenges at any given time.
• Flexibly and directly contribute across the stack using the latest AI tools.
• Rapidly prototype AI‑enabled features, iterating from concept → demo → product.
• Champion and evangelize AI‑native software development, CI/CD, DevOps, observability, and IaC.
• Partner across teams to turn working concepts into production‑ready systems.
• Align teams and leadership around new technical directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 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, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, Cursor).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical strategy across teams and levels.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship are not eligible for hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Go, .NET, Python).
• Frontend experience (e.g., TypeScript, Next.js, React).
• Experience integrating AI into systems and workflows (e.g., prompt/context engineering, RAG, fine tuning, agentic harnesses, tool use, MCP servers).
• Experience in test & measurement, maker communities, or engineering domains beyond software.

Benefits

We provide a market‑leading 401(k) and profit‑sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, plus dental and vision coverage, family‑formation benefits, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and more. Employees enjoy flexible time‑off plans inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This role does not offer sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J, or TN are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

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