Senior Software Engineer: AI-Driven Systems Leader

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey; Boston (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey seeks a senior engineer to drive architectural decisions and deliver production-ready AI-enabled software across industries. You will own the full stack, design robust APIs, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-ambition environment.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and shape technical strategy while upholding the firm’s ethics and quality standards. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing full-stack applications with readable, testable code.
• Ability to evaluate and select packages, define data structures, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Design secure, scalable APIs (REST/GraphQL) with patterns for microservices.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable AI-enabled software solutions for clients across industries.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams and mentor engineers.
• Own technical direction, architecture decisions, and production-readiness.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs, and domain experts to deliver value.

Skills

Full-stack development

Frontend frameworks

Backend frameworks

API design

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

AI systems design

Security best practices

Technical leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

CircleCI

Terraform

Job description

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey seeks a senior engineer to drive architectural decisions and deliver production-ready AI-enabled software across industries. You will own the full stack, design robust APIs, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-ambition environment.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers, and shape technical strategy while upholding the firm’s ethics and quality standards. Strong English communication is essential.