Staff Software Developer, AI (USA)

Syndio•Home, WV

10h•$205,000 - $244,000•Remote

About The Position

Syndio is seeking a talented AI Developer to join their applied AI team. In this role, the developer will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling AI systems to solve complex problems related to compensation and compliance. The position involves working closely in a cross-functional squad with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation, exploring emerging tools and techniques and translating them into production-ready solutions with real business impact.

Requirements

Proficiency developing clean modular and efficient code with Python
Track record building and deploying AI systems within Google Cloud Platform, familiarity with BigQuery, Firebase, and Vertex AI
Working knowledge of Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic APIs
Familiarity with evaluation methodologies for assessing LLM accuracy, hallucinations, and task-specific performance
Exposure to—or strong interest in—vector databases, semantic search, agent frameworks, and protocols like MCP for connecting AI systems to external tools and data sources
Fluent with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub CoPilot)
Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts, model architectures, and LLM capabilities and constraints
Natural curiosity and passion for staying current with rapidly evolving AI technologies
Ability to balance innovation with practical business requirements
Adaptable when navigating ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities
Comfortable communicating technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or quantitative field OR equivalent hands-on experience in a related professional industry

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy production AI/ML systems that deliver business impact to customers.
Build and maintain LLM-based applications leveraging context engineering techniques and toolsets.
Collaborate with data scientists to transition approved proof of concepts from a research environment into production.
Integrate AI capabilities into existing products and services through APIs and microservices.
Design and implement evaluation frameworks to assess model accuracy, reliability, and task-specific performance.
Monitor production performance and implement optimizations based on evaluation metrics and real-world usage patterns.
Stay up-to-date with the rapid changes in the AI landscape (e.g., new foundation models, quantization techniques) and prototype new ideas quickly.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Syndio Equity
Flexible Vacation Policy
Paid sick & safe time
Compassion leave
Parental leave
Voting leave
Medical, Dental, Vision (Syndio pays 90% of employee premiums, and 50% for dependents)
Life Insurance & Disability (Syndio covers the full premium)
401(k)