Software Engineer I - AI

chamberlain; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain Group is seeking a Software Engineer I with a passion for AI and hands-on experience building with modern AI tools. You will work on AI-powered applications and production features alongside senior engineers, applying best practices in software engineering and AI development.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate with projects using LLMs, AI coding assistants, and OpenAI/Claude integrations, and offers opportunities to grow in Generative AI and intelligent systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Internship, coursework, or personal projects involving Generative AI or AI-powered applications.
• Experience building projects with OpenAI APIs, Claude, HuggingFace, or LangChain.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs and Git.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI-powered applications and internal tools.
• Build and test features using LLMs, APIs, and modern development frameworks .
• Use AI coding tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers.

Skills

Python

CS fundamentals

Communication

Education

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

Tools

OpenAI APIs

Claude

HuggingFace

LangChain

Copilot

Cursor

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

Job Summary (Description of the role, what success in the position looks like, how it fits into the organization)

Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain, found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide. We are looking for a Software Engineer I who is passionate about building with modern AI tools and eager to grow in the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI and intelligent systems . This role is ideal for a recent graduate who has completed academic or personal projects using LLMs, AI coding assistants, and modern software development tools . You will work alongside experienced engineers on real‑world AI applications including intelligent assistants, automation tools, and AI‑driven product features . This role emphasizes learning, experimentation, and hands‑on development while contributing to production systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (in descending order of percentage of time required)

• Contribute to development of AI-powered applications and internal tools.
• Build and test features using LLMs, APIs, and modern development frameworks .
• Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Assist in building prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts for new AI features.
• Support integration of AI services into mobile, web, and backend systems.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and AI development.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers.

Supervision Exercised (this section should be filled out when an employee has supervisory responsibilities)

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or graduating soon).
• Internship, coursework, or personal projects involving:
  • Generative AI
  • Chatbots or assistants
  • AI-assisted coding workflows
  • Automation tools
• Experience building projects using:
  • OpenAI APIs
  • Claude
  • HuggingFace
  • LangChain or similar frameworks (nice to have)
• Portfolio, GitHub, or demo projects strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong fundamentals in computer science and software engineering .
• Coursework in System Design, Distributed Systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; JavaScript/TypeScript also useful).
• Familiarity with REST APIs , Git, and modern development workflows.
• Experience using AI coding tools such as:
  • Cursor
  • Claude
  • Codex / Copilot
  • ChatGPT or similar tools
• Understanding of basic LLM concepts:
  • Prompt engineering
  • API-based model usage
  • Retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) basics
• Ability to debug and iterate quickly.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and frameworks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Other:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Experience in IoT, software services, video, and AI

Experience: Preferred internship experience in AI-focused startups, developer-tooling or cloud platforms, consumer technology/IoT companies, or enterprise SaaS organizations building applications with Generative AI and modern software tools.

The pay range for this position is $69,495.00 - $118,619.50; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

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