Sr Staff Software Engineer

ServiceNow; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a seasoned professional to lead the development of GenAI-driven features. In this dynamic role, you will architect scalable platform services that leverage advanced LLMs, collaborating with diverse teams to translate business objectives into cutting-edge solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology while ensuring ethical considerations are at the forefront of development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making work better for everyone, and be part of a transformative journey in the tech landscape.

Benefits

Health plans

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Equity options

Flexible time away plan

Family leave programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java or similar programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies and LLMs.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and implementation of GenAI-driven features.
• Design scalable platform services leveraging LLMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals.

Skills

GenAI technologies

Java

JavaScript

LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

Prompt engineering

Data structures and algorithms

UI frameworks (React, Vue)

Relational databases

Job description

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

• Drive the architecture and implementation of GenAI-driven features across our products.
• Design and build scalable and reusable platform services that leverage LLMs to power user experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and platform teams to translate business goals into GenAI solutions.
• Define best practices for prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluating LLM performance across different use cases.
• Serve as a thought leader in Generative AI adoption, guiding teams through design patterns, performance trade-offs, and ethical AI considerations.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Hands-on experience with GenAI technologies, including working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, etc.)
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering techniques and experience in prompt tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or fine-tuning LLMs for domain-specific applications.
• Ability to critically evaluate and integrate GenAI into workflows, decision-making, and customer-facing capabilities.
• 10+ years of experience with Java or a similar object-oriented programming language.
• Passion for JavaScript and the Web as a platform, with a strong belief in reusability and componentization.
• Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations.
• Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, or Vue.
• Strong experience working with relational databases, including schema design, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Exposure to diverse tech stacks: Cloud Development, Web/Platform Engineering, Frameworks, or Service-Oriented Architectures.
• Ability to manage large-scale, complex projects and serve as a technical owner or functional lead across multiple teams.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $187,600 - $328,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work.Learn more here .

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

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Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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