
AI/RAG Software Engineer – Mid Level
PlanetBids
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Architect and implement scalable AI integration patterns (RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, MCP tools, structured extraction, summarization, compliance intelligence) that can be reused across the platform
- Design and deliver production-grade AI-powered features embedded within mission-critical procurement workflows, including internal tooling
- Define and implement evaluation frameworks, observability, and guardrails to ensure model quality, cost governance, security, and compliance
- Partner with architecture leadership to evolve our legacy monolithic platform toward more modular, service-oriented capabilities
- Establish engineering standards for AI systems, including testing strategies, prompt/version management, model lifecycle practices, and performance monitoring
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX and domain subject matter experts (internal and external) to ensure AI solutions solve real user problems
- Contribute to architectural reviews and technical design sessions to ensure alignment with long-term platform modernization goals
- Use PlanetBids issued AI tools and platforms to seek efficiencies in your role
- Produce clear technical documentation to support maintainability and knowledge sharing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including delivering production systems at scale
- Demonstrated experience building AI-powered applications used by end-users, including RAG systems, model fine-tuning, structured extraction, or multi-step orchestration workflows
- Strong proficiency in one or more of the following: Python, TypeScript, C#, or similar modern programming languages
- Experience designing data models and working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience integrating with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies
- Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, scalability, and secure software design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team in a remote work environment. As a requirement, all candidates must be physically based in the United States and able to legally work for any employer.
Benefits
- Competitive pay that recognizes your skills and contributions
- Flexible scheduling in a fully remote environment
- Unlimited PTO with an annual vacation bonus to encourage recharging
- Medical insurance with generous company contributions
- Dental and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums paid by the company
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, with options to increase your coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA options
- 401(k) plan with both Traditional and Roth options, immediate vesting, and an employer match
- Legal Club membership for personal legal support
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources
- Career pathing and professional development to help you grow and thrive
- A collaborative, engaged culture where your ideas matter and your voice is heard
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AI integration patternsRAG pipelinesagentic workflowsMCP toolsstructured extractionsummarizationcompliance intelligencePythonTypeScriptC#
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingautonomyteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science