Staff Software Engineer, AI

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, AI to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This role will help shape the technical direction of an AI platform that supports modern transportation operations. You will own key architecture decisions, partner closely with product and engineering leaders, and help turn AI capabilities into reliable, production-ready systems. The position is highly hands-on, with a strong emphasis on scalable design, technical quality, and thoughtful execution in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision and architecture of the AI platform, making key design decisions
• Collaborate with engineering and product management to drive technical strategy and goals
• Establish and uphold technical quality standards through reviews and guidance
• Design and develop core components for orchestration and integration of AI systems
• Integrate machine learning models while ensuring smooth API interactions
• Mentor and coach engineers to enhance their skills and promote autonomous decision-making
• Identify technical risks and proactively seek solutions without external prompting

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI applications
• Proficient in TypeScript with experience in large codebases
• Strong background in designing distributed systems and edge computing, particularly with Cloudflare Workers
• Experience building and shipping AI-powered features in production environments
• Knowledge of data streaming platforms and event-driven architectures for AI features
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially Cloudflare, GCP, or AWS
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with both embedded and relational databases

Benefits

• High-autonomy and high-accountability work environment
• Frequent shipping of products to market
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and TypeScript stack
• Culture of mentorship and skill development among engineers
• Contribution to a small, impactful team focused on innovative AI solutions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.