Staff Software Engineer – AI

8am

. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business problems into AI-driven solutions .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and deploying AI-driven solutions, with a strong focus on Python programming, scalable data infrastructure, and cloud operations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive innovation through AI technologies.

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AI/ML Service DeploymentPython ProgrammingAWS Cloud EnvironmentsData Manipulation WorkflowsFull Stack SaaS Development

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Hard Skills

AI Feature IntegrationData Infrastructure DevelopmentLarge Language Model FrameworksProduction-Ready AI ServicesSoftware EngineeringSaaS Application DevelopmentDevOps PracticesData EvaluationAI Tools UtilizationScalable AI Deployment

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PythonAWSAI ToolsLLM FrameworksDevOps Tools

Industry Keywords

AI-Driven SolutionsSaaS SystemsData EnrichmentCloud OperationsAI-Powered Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business problems into AI-driven solutions
Design, implement, and integrate AI features into existing 8am products
Partner with the Data team to ensure data is collected, enriched, prepared, and staged for AI consumption and use
Build and evaluate AI-powered services from customer-facing prototypes through general availability
Write high-quality Python code to manipulate data, interact with large language models, and assess performance
Develop tools and infrastructure for reliable, scalable, and secure AI deployment
Work with the cloud operations team to deploy AI features, monitor their impact, and continuously improve them

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in full stack SaaS application development or backend
Proven track record of building and deploying production-ready AI/ML services at scale
Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks, platforms, evals and related tooling
Strong Python or equivalent modern tech stack development skills
Familiarity with data manipulation and evaluation workflows
Experience building scalable data infrastructure and integrating models into broader SaaS systems
Experience working in AWS cloud environments, or equivalent, and with modern DevOps practices
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees
Annual bonuses
Equity options
401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members
Flexible Time Off
Paid holidays
Parental leave program
Wellness stipends
Mental health support
One-on-one nutrition coaching
Continuous learning through 8am.edu
Leadership programs
Professional development funds
Individually focused talent development
Charitable matching gift program
Paid time off for volunteer service
Company-sponsored volunteer events
Virtual and in-person team-building events
Quarterly award recognition through the Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program
Peer-to-peer appreciation platform