Senior Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior AI Engineer is a subject matter expert in applied AI and ML systems, including generative and agentic technologies, at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role uses considerable judgment to make decisions about AI product and feature implementation, from architecture and design through optimization and production deployment. The role also recommends opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate workflows, and deliver high-impact AI solutions across the enterprise. The engineer builds and ships AI- and GenAI-enabled solutions that provide measurable business value, from rapid full-stack prototypes to robust production systems. They design and optimize generative AI systems, including LLM- and multimodal-based agents, and work with product managers and engineering leaders to deliver the technical vision. They translate business needs into technical designs, integrate solutions with enterprise systems and data sources, and promote practices that support compliance, reliability, performance, safety, security, accessibility, and cost efficiency. The role also contributes to the enterprise AI platform, tools, and engineering standards; mentors engineers; documents and communicates complex concepts to diverse audiences; and supports continuous innovation and experimentation.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in software development in one or more programming languages.
- Bachelor’s degree focused in computer science, or an additional 2 years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
- Experience with Java, Python, Golang, or C++.
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to introduce new ideas and technologies to developer communities.
- High degree of professionalism and customer service orientation.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- At least 2 years of experience building or integrating ML/AI systems, including at least 1 year with generative AI such as LLMs or multimodal models.
- Experience with data structures and algorithms.
- Experience building and delivering AI products, including considerations for AI safety, data residency, and system integration.
- Experience in developing access.
Responsibilities
- Build and ship AI- and GenAI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value, from rapid full-stack prototypes to production systems that automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Design and optimize generative AI systems, including LLM- and multimodal-based agents, incorporating user feedback and enterprise safety, security, and accessibility standards.
- Make implementation decisions with minimal direction, from architecture and design through testing, optimization, and production deployment, in partnership with product managers and engineering leaders.
- Identify high-impact AI opportunities, translate business needs into technical designs, and integrate solutions with existing enterprise systems and data sources.
- Promote best practices for data residency, observability, model evaluation, and system reliability, meeting enterprise compliance, performance, and cost-efficiency targets.
- Mentor engineers, document and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences, and contribute to a culture of innovation and experimentation.
- Continuously improve the enterprise AI platform, tools, and engineering standards to build scalable, maintainable solutions and improve developer experience and self-service business enablement.
Benefits
- Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
- Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous 401(k) match program.
- Annual bonus plans.
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
