AI/Python Engineer!
Technology
Saxon Global2 months ago
Job description
- Position: AI/Python Engineer
- Number of openings: 20-30
- Pay Rate - $90-$100/hr on C2C
- Location (Remote - Y/N): Y
- H1/AV's: Yes (on your W2)
- Req Priority: ASAP Start
- Advantages: 100% remote option, AI-first engineering environment, flexible schedule outside core hours (10 AM - 3 PM CST)
- Competition: 10 other firms
- Apex RR/ Interview Times: Resume review with Rianne, interview scheduling as candidates identified
- # of Steps: 2
- Project Details/Why is this req open? Resources will join small cross-functional product teams consisting of software engineers, research scientists, and product managers. Teams typically range from 1-5 engineers and operate in quarterly delivery cycles. Organization is moving toward an AI-first software engineering approach and is seeking engineers with experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
- Top Must-Haves:
- Strong Python backend development experience (or comparable backend language, with ability to read Python)
- Modern JavaScript frontend experience (Vue preferred; React or Angular acceptable)
- Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
- GitLab and cloud deployment experience (AWS and/or GCP)
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, or similar)
- 1st round: 25-minute manager screening with Rianne to assess communication skills and product leadership experience
- 2nd round: 45-minute technical screening with an engineering resource, including a technical exercise
- Remote employees must be available during core hours of 10 AM - 3 PM CST; remaining hours are flexible.
- Candidates should expect AI tooling questions during the interview process.
- Teams are actively adopting AI-enabled software development practices and seek engineers comfortable working in that environment.
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced AI Developer IV (Principal AI Engineer) to provide technical vision, architectural leadership, and hands-on development expertise for enterprise-scale AI initiatives. This role serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for defining AI architecture, establishing technical standards, and leading complex AI transformations while remaining actively involved in solution design and software development.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in software engineering, cloud-native architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed systems with strong leadership and communication skills. This individual will partner closely with engineering, product, research, and executive stakeholders to drive the organization's AI-first software development strategy.
Position Details
- Title: AI Developer IV / Principal AI Engineer
- Location: Remote (Preferred) | Onsite in Juno Beach, FL or St. Paul, MN
The successful candidate will establish AI governance frameworks, influence long-term technology strategy, mentor senior engineering talent, and guide the adoption of emerging AI technologies across the organization. This position plays a critical role in advancing an AI-first engineering culture and driving innovation through modern software development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the organization's enterprise AI architecture strategy.
- Design, build, and deploy scalable AI-powered applications and distributed systems.
- Provide technical leadership for large-scale AI transformation initiatives.
- Develop production-quality software and remain hands-on with coding and solution implementation.
- Partner with engineering, product management, research scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.
- Establish AI governance, best practices, security standards, and ethical AI frameworks.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend strategic investments.
- Mentor senior engineers and cultivate future technical leaders.
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.
- Guide teams through architectural decisions involving cloud platforms, AI services, and data ecosystems.
- Lead technical design reviews and influence enterprise-wide engineering standards.
- Support multiple project teams operating in quarterly delivery cycles.
- Cross-functional teams consisting of:
- Software Engineers
- Research Scientists
- Product Managers
- AI/ML Engineers
- Typical project teams range from 1–5 engineers
- Agile delivery model with quarterly planning and execution cycles
- Strong focus on AI-first software engineering practices
- Active use of AI-assisted development tooling
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 15+ years of software engineering experience
- Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI solutions
- Expert-level Python development experience
- Proven experience building scalable distributed systems
- Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and modern software architecture
- Experience designing cloud-native applications within AWS and/or GCP environments
- Strong expertise in infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Experience leading large technical programs and influencing organizational strategy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Backend Development
- Python (required)
- Strong backend engineering experience
- API and microservices design
- Vue.js (preferred)
- React or Angular acceptable
- AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Terraform
- Cloud-native architecture
- Distributed systems
- GitLab
- CI/CD pipelines
- Infrastructure automation
- Generative AI technologies
- AI application architecture
- AI-assisted development tools
- Experience with tools such as:
- Claude
- Codex
- GitHub Copilot
- Similar AI engineering platforms
- Recognized subject matter expert in AI/ML with enterprise-scale impact
- Experience establishing AI governance frameworks
- Experience leading AI transformation programs
- Strong background in data platforms and data ecosystems
- Advanced understanding of AI strategy and emerging technology trends
- Demonstrated success mentoring senior engineers and technical leaders
Interested in this role?