Senior Software Engineer (AI Platform)

EquipmentShare • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.
We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to support our Corporate HQ and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. This position is fully remote.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our AI Platform team. In this role, you’ll work closely with data scientists to experiment with, design, build, and scale our next generation of AI-powered systems — from running cutting-edge LLM experiments and developing agentic frameworks to delivering production-ready solutions that drive real-world impact.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade systems.
• 5+ years designing and delivering reliable, scalable services and APIs.
• Practical experience with SaaS product development.
• Practical experience with Machine Learning or AI product development.
• Proficiency in a modern OOP language (Python and TypeScript preferred, open to Go, Java, Scala, or C#).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience collaborating with remote, cross-functional teams.
• A strong understanding of observability and monitoring in production systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing authentication for services and UI.
• Experience developing UI components or dashboards to support internal tools.
• Exposure to LLMs, agentic frameworks, and AI/ML platforms (e.g. MCP, LangChain, Metaflow).
• Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain our data, AI, and agentic platform, enabling automation and self-service for data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Scientists to take ideas from concept and experimentation through to production.
• Implement agentic and LLM-based systems, connecting language models with data, APIs, and services.
• Develop reliable backend services, authentication systems, and lightweight UIs to support internal tools and AI-driven experiences.
• Shape the technical direction of the platform through deep technical thinking, experimentation, and practical decision-making.
• Balance the need to iterate quickly on experiments with the long-term goal of delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.
• Mentor and coach engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen the team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Remote-first culture with true work/life balance
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees