Senior Software Engineer

Siemens•Washington, DC

9d•$139,536 - $188,394•Hybrid

About The Position

We are developing AI-native products that bring generative intelligence into the physical world. As a Software Engineer, you will set the technical direction for systems that blend cloud infrastructure, machine learning, and hardware interaction. You will be responsible for defining architecture that is robust, scalable, and adaptable to rapid research and product iteration. This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives on deep systems work and cross-disciplinary problem solving. You will work closely with engineers, ML researchers, product managers, and executives to define the architecture and foundational components that will support the next generation of intelligent, interactive systems. Your decisions will influence the trajectory of multiple engineering teams and the product itself.

Requirements

6+ years of professional software development experience
Experience designing and scaling distributed systems in production environments
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
Strong understanding of systems architecture, observability, and deployment best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience with ML model serving or AI product integration
Prior ownership of mission-critical systems with high availability requirements
Background in performance engineering or systems optimization
Experience mentoring senior engineers or leading architectural reviews

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and development of complex, high-scale systems
Drive technical decisions and trade-offs across multiple domains (infra, ML, product)
Collaborate across teams to align long-term platform and product direction
Set engineering standards for code quality, design, and operational excellence
Mentor and support growth of engineers across the team