Staff AI Engineer

Nextiva

. Design, build, and launch new AI-focused engineering capabilities and modules .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Python Engineering and System Design, with a strong focus on building and launching AI-driven software solutions. Proven ability to navigate complex technical challenges and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

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Python EngineeringSystem DesignDistributed Systems EngineeringAI-Assisted Software EngineeringEnd-to-End Software Module Ownership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProduction Software DevelopmentArchitecture DesignTechnical SolutioningAI IntegrationCode Validation and TestingHands-On CodingSolutioning and DesignBuilding New ProductsDistributed Engineering

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Engineering ToolsNextOSNextIQGoogle Gemini

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentEngineering InitiativesTechnical InitiativesProduct DevelopmentRemote Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and launch new AI-focused engineering capabilities and modules
Own engineering initiatives end to end, from early-stage solutioning and architecture through implementation and launch
Remain deeply hands-on with software development and contribute production code
Build solutions using Python and apply strong distributed-systems engineering principles
Participate in system design, architecture, and solutioning discussions with engineering teams
Work closely with the Google Gemini team to bring NextIQ capabilities into Gemini
Collaborate with external technology partners to extend Nextiva capabilities into their environments
Partner with U.S.-based Nextiva product and engineering teams on new initiatives
Work with teams supporting NextOS to bring NextIQ capabilities into other areas of the Nextiva ecosystem
Navigate ambiguous, early-stage technical problems and translate them into practical engineering solutions
Take accountability for designing, building, and successfully launching owned capabilities
Apply AI-assisted software engineering practices and contribute to AI-related initiatives involving NextIQ and partner environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of relevant software engineering experience with strong hands-on experience building and delivering production software
Very strong hands-on Python engineering skills
Strong system design capabilities
Experience designing and building distributed systems
Demonstrated experience owning and launching software modules or capabilities end to end
Experience taking technical initiatives from solutioning and design through development and launch
Ability and willingness to remain hands-on with coding at Staff Engineer level
Experience contributing to architecture and technical solutioning discussions
Ability to work effectively on new initiatives where requirements and technical approaches may still be evolving
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal engineering teams and external technology partners
Ability to work remotely within a time zone reasonably aligned with the Arizona-based team
Use of AI-assisted engineering tools in day-to-day development
Ability to validate, test, and technically review AI-generated code or recommendations
Understanding of integrating AI capabilities into larger products and partner environments while maintaining scalable system design
Preferred: experience operating as a Staff Engineer or at a comparable level
Preferred: experience building new products, modules, or technical capabilities from the ground up
Preferred: experience combining system-level design responsibilities with significant hands-on implementation
Preferred: experience collaborating directly with external technology partners
Preferred: experience working across distributed engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple health plan options, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage
Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans
Flexible Time Off for salaried employees
PTO for hourly employees
Paid Sick Time
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Holiday pay
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Accounts with company contributions
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Comprehensive wellness initiatives
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Career advancement