Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack / AI Focus)

Location: Illinois (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time (FTE)
Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 base + bonus + equity

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale modern, AI-enabled software systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys working across the full stack while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale end-to-end full-stack applications (frontend & backend)
• Build modern web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Develop backend services and APIs using Java, Python, and Spring Boot
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Work with distributed systems and cloud-native technologies in AWS (EKS/Kubernetes)
• Implement AI-driven features including LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, and related frameworks
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and roadmap planning
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability of applications
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices, code reviews, and observability improvements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with strong full-stack expertise
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React/Next.js, Java, Python, and Spring Boot
• Experience building RESTful APIs and modern web architectures (WebSockets, SSE, event-driven systems)
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, MCP, or similar)
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and distributed systems (Redis is a plus)
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS (Kubernetes/EKS preferred)
• Proven ability to take products from concept to production
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in fast-paced or startup-like environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with scalable system design and high-availability architectures

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and Agentic AI initiatives
• High-impact role with strong ownership and technical influence
• Fast-growing, innovation-driven environment
• Competitive compensation with bonus and equity

Benefits

• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.