AI/RAG Software Engineer - Mid Level

PlanetBids

just now•Remote

About The Position

Greetings from PlanetBids, where we soar as the interstellar pioneers of web-based eProcurement solutions in the expanse of the United States! Harnessing a constellation of cutting-edge technologies, our modular suite of stellar offerings empowers governmental, non-profit, and educational entities to navigate the procurement cosmos with unparalleled agility. Since our inception in 2000, our celestial crew has been on a trajectory of excellence, propelling us to the forefront of the industry with a gravitational pull of unparalleled client service. Our orbiting team not only upholds the celestial standard but also radiates with boundless creativity and ingenuity, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation. If you seek to embark on a journey of collaborative exploration, where flexibility and creativity intersect in the cosmic dance of procurement, then your quest ends here. Join us in our cosmic odyssey, where camaraderie and innovation converge in the endless expanse of opportunity! About this role PlanetBids is seeking an experienced software engineer that specializes in bringing AI-powered capabilities to end-users to help lead the next evolution of public sector procurement technology. Our platform powers mission-critical procurement operations for government agencies, managing billions in public spend. We are at a pivotal inflection point, embedding AI directly into real-world workflows while evolving our technical foundation and this role sits at the center of that transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including delivering production systems at scale
Demonstrated experience building AI-powered applications used by end-users, including RAG systems, model fine-tuning, structured extraction, or multi-step orchestration workflows
Strong proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, TypeScript, C#, or similar modern programming languages
Experience designing data models and working with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience integrating with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies
Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, scalability, and secure software design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team in a remote work environment.
As a requirement, all candidates must be physically based in the United States and able to legally work for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing evaluation pipelines and model benchmarking frameworks
Experience fine-tuning or adapting foundation models
Experience working within or modernizing a legacy monolithic architecture
Experience building or migrating toward service-oriented or microservice-based architectures
Experience operating in a polyglot environment
Familiarity with trunk-based development and CI-forward Git strategies

Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable AI integration patterns (RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, MCP tools, structured extraction, summarization, compliance intelligence) that can be reused across the platform
Design and deliver production-grade AI-powered features embedded within mission-critical procurement workflows, including internal tooling
Define and implement evaluation frameworks, observability, and guardrails to ensure model quality, cost governance, security, and compliance
Partner with architecture leadership to evolve our legacy monolithic platform toward more modular, service-oriented capabilities
Establish engineering standards for AI systems, including testing strategies, prompt/version management, model lifecycle practices, and performance monitoring
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX and domain subject matter experts (internal and external) to ensure AI solutions solve real user problems
Contribute to architectural reviews and technical design sessions to ensure alignment with long-term platform modernization goals
Use PlanetBids issued AI tools and platforms to seek efficiencies in your role
Produce clear technical documentation to support maintainability and knowledge sharing

Benefits

Competitive pay that recognizes your skills and contributions
Flexible scheduling in a fully remote environment
Unlimited PTO with an annual vacation bonus to encourage recharging
Medical insurance with generous company contributions
Dental and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums paid by the company
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, with options to increase your coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA options
401(k) plan with both Traditional and Roth options, immediate vesting, and an employer match
Legal Club membership for personal legal support
Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources
Career pathing and professional development to help you grow and thrive
A collaborative, engaged culture where your ideas matter and your voice is heard