AI Software Engineer
W3Global · Roseville, MN · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer who can take ownership of complex technical initiatives, help shape architecture and technical direction, and turn emerging AI capabilities into reliable solutions. This role requires someone who can work independently, evaluate new technologies, make sound technical decisions, and mentor and support other engineers while remaining hands-on in development.
This is a fully functioning software development company in the financial services industry, creating software applications and solutions to serve the needs of Financial Services Professionals.
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy intelligent, production-ready applications using modern web and AI technologies
- Shape architecture and technical direction for AI-powered solutions
- Integrate AI/LLM capabilities into production web applications
- Evaluate new technologies and make sound technical decisions
- Mentor and support other engineers while remaining hands-on in development
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Take initiative and ownership of projects
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong, hands-on experience with Laravel, Next.js, and React
- Proven experience building and deploying AI-powered applications using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM platforms
- Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and AI workflows
- Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production web applications
- Experience with .NET / C#
- Experience working with SQL Server and/or MySQL
- Experience building and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience architecting relational databases
- Experience with both AWS and Azure
- Experience with both SQL Server and MySQL
- Experience with AI agents, tool/function calling, vector databases, LLM orchestration, or AI evaluation
Skills
- Adaptability to handle change and learn emerging AI technologies
- Initiative and ownership
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Leadership by example and support for team success
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- Motivation to build intelligent systems that real businesses depend on
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Ability to work in-office four days per week with one remote workday
- Ongoing professional development and AI training opportunities
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Opportunity to build AI solutions that solve real business problems
- Collaborative environment where ideas and innovation are valued
- Ability to influence architecture, AI strategy, and product direction
- Fast-moving organization where your work has visible impact
- Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding AI platform