Sr Software Developer- AI & Automation Solutions

About the role

The Technology Integration and Architecture team (TIA) is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work on AI enablement and automation capabilities that will be utilized throughout the SAS Research and Development Organization.

Responsibilities

• Work with new and emerging open AI technologies and models to enable R&D developers and testers with tools that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop AI and scripting-based enablement and automation capabilities that will be used across R&D.
• Participate in planning, road mapping, and budgeting for new enablement capabilities within R&D.
• Engage in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable security policies and processes to support the organization's secure software development goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure, automation, or information security.
• Experience designing, developing, or supporting AI-enabled solutions, including prompt engineering, lifecycle management, AI governance, model utilization optimization, and cost management associated with Large Language Model (LLM) usage.
• Experience implementing automation solutions using enterprise automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Git, and custom automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure components, including routers, switches, network architectures, server hardware, storage technologies, memory architectures, and network performance characteristics.
• Demonstrated experience working with LLMs, VLMs (Vision Language Models), and AI routing/orchestration technologies, including model selection, request routing, and optimization of AI workflows across multiple models.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI and scripting to develop enablement and automation capabilities.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure components and automation tools.
• Understanding of LLMs, VLMs, and AI routing/orchestration technologies.
• Collaboration skills with other members of the R&D community.
• Adaptability to new technologies and continuous learning mindset.
• Innovation in bringing new and emerging solutions to R&D.
• Quality orientation in delivering mature, quality solutions.

Skills

• Technology Savvy
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation
• Quality Orientation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits.