Staff Software Engineer – AI Center of Excellence

Neilson Financial Services

Staff Software Engineer leading AI development at Neilson Financial Services. Shaping innovation and guiding software engineering teams in a rapidly evolving technology environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $275,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering complex software systems in cloud environments, with a strong focus on AI integration, cloud-native architecture, and modern DevOps practices. Proven ability to mentor teams, establish engineering standards, and drive the adoption of AI-driven development methodologies.

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AI IntegrationCloud-Native ArchitecturePython DevelopmentInfrastructure as CodeDevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Software System DesignCloud EnvironmentsPythonGo.NETTerraformLLM APIsSDKsOrchestration PlatformsCI/CD Pipelines

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSInfrastructure as CodeDevOps ToolsAI Tooling

Industry Keywords

AI Center of ExcellenceEngineering PatternsSoftware DeliveryOperational ExcellenceSecurity Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGo.NETPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical leader for the AI Center of Excellence, establishing engineering patterns, frameworks, and best practices that enable AI-assisted software development across the organization
Design and implement scalable multi-agent AI harnesses and developer workflows that accelerate software delivery while maintaining security, reliability, and governance
Partner with engineering teams to modernize existing applications and guide the adoption of AI-driven development practices across multiple product domains
Architect cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure, AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps practices to support enterprise-scale software delivery
Evaluate emerging AI tooling, local and hosted LLMs, inference frameworks, SDKs, and orchestration technologies, recommending solutions that align with business objectives
Establish reusable engineering standards, reference implementations, and technical frameworks that enable teams to build AI-powered applications consistently
Mentor engineers across the organization, acting as a trusted technical advisor while helping teams adopt modern software engineering and AI development practices
Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, security, and architecture teams to ensure AI solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, compliance, and operational excellence
Drive proof-of-concepts through production deployment, demonstrating measurable improvements in developer productivity and software delivery
Build and lead a small team of engineers as the AI Center of Excellence grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering complex software systems in modern cloud environments
Deep experience building production software using Python and at least one compiled language such as Go or .NET
Strong knowledge of Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms, cloud-native architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent technologies
Proven experience integrating AI capabilities into software development workflows, including experience with LLM APIs, SDKs, agent frameworks, orchestration platforms, or local inference solutions
Strong understanding of secure software engineering, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery methodologies
Experience developing architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering patterns used by multiple development teams
Ability to influence technical direction across teams through collaboration, mentorship, and technical leadership rather than organizational authority
Comfortable working in Agile environments with a bias toward pragmatic, iterative delivery and continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both engineering and executive audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
LTD
STD
AD&D
Life
401(K) with company match
Generous PTO policy