Arden Hills, MN, US
Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire
2026-08-27
Lead AI Software Engineer
Are you an experienced software engineer with a strong track record of building production applications and leading complex technical initiatives? Do you have deep hands-on experience with AI technologies and modern web development? If you're looking for an opportunity to lead AI development while staying hands-on, this may be an excellent fit.
As our platform continues to evolve, we are looking for a Lead AI Software Engineer who can take ownership of complex initiatives, shape architecture and technical direction, and turn emerging AI capabilities into reliable, scalable solutions. This role requires someone who can make sound technical decisions, mentor other engineers, and remain hands-on throughout development.
What You Bring
Required
10+ years of professional software development experience
Leadership skills and experience with Laraval, Nxt js, and react
Significant experience designing, architecting, and delivering complex production software applications
Extensive hands-on experience building and deploying production AI-powered applications
Strong, hands-on experience with Laravel, Next.js, and React
Proven experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM platforms
Strong experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and AI workflows
Experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production web applications
Proven experience making architectural decisions for complex applications
Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives from concept through production
Experience mentoring engineers and establishing engineering best practices
Experience with .NET / C#
Experience with SQL Server and/or MySQL
Experience building and deploying applications in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
Strong understanding of scalability, security, performance, and maintainability
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives through completion
Preferred
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
Experience establishing AI development standards, architecture, or best practices
Experience evaluating and selecting AI models, frameworks, and technologies
Experience mentoring senior and mid-level engineers
Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries
Beyond Technical Skills, We Value Engineers Who
Handle change well and adapt quickly
Take initiative and ownership
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead by example and support team success
Stay curious and continuously learn emerging AI technologies
Are comfortable evaluating new technologies and determining where they can provide meaningful business value
Think strategically while remaining hands-on and execution-focused
Are confident making complex technical decisions and providing architectural direction
Balance innovation with security, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Enjoy mentoring engineers and helping grow the technical capabilities of the team
Are motivated by building intelligent systems that real businesses depend on
Our 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
A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You'll Love Working Here
Opportunity to lead AI solutions that solve real business problems
Collaborative environment where ideas and innovation are valued
Ability to influence architecture, AI strategy, and technical direction
Opportunity to lead technical initiatives and mentor other engineers
Ability to remain hands-on while having significant technical influence
Fast-moving organization where your work has visible impact
Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding AI platform
We set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you are a Lead AI Software Engineer with extensive experience who enjoys building intelligent applications, solving complex problems, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers, we encourage you to apply.