Lead Software Engineer
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement AI-driven data solutions scaling across cloud platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery. Prototype and productionize LLM-based systems for dynamic SQL generation, document search, and semantic retrieval using OpenSearch or similar technologies. Build reliable, performant data pipelines for AI workloads while developing metadata layers to enable LLM reasoning. Advise engineering leadership on technology selection and strategic direction, mentoring builders across global teams. Leverage expertise in large-scale cloud data platforms and Python or Java for AI pipeline development. Partner with engineering teams to deliver high-quality AI data solutions in production environments.
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in large-scale cloud data platforms (Snowflake or Databricks or BigQuery, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience building LLM-driven workflows for dynamic SQL generation or intelligent data access
- Proficiency in Python and/or Java for AI pipeline development
- Experience with vector search and OpenSearch (or similar) for document and semantic retrieval
- Familiarity with data cataloging or metadata systems such as custom YAML schemas, Atlan, or DataHub
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in production environments
- High ownership, critical thinking, curiosity, and execution skills with a collaborative mindset for working across global teams
- 8 to 12 years in software or Software Engineering, Data Engineering including recent hands-on work with AI systems
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience advising engineering leadership on well-rounded technology selection and direction along with tradeoffs
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise-grade AI and data solutions
- Strong learning orientation and enthusiasm for emerging AI and data engineering technologies
- Ability to work independently and drive execution across distributed teams
- Experience in making Data ready for AI with Semantic layer
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