Senior Software Engineer; AI Agents

What You’ll Do

• Design and build the unified agent frontend, delivering real‑time streaming conversational experiences over SSE (AG‑UI protocol)
• Build and extend a library of generative UI components (product cards, cart and order summaries, quote views, escalation flows) rendered dynamically from agent output
• Deliver the merchant‑facing control panel settings and shopper‑facing views for the agent suite
• Own frontend architecture decisions: component structure, state management for streaming data, theming and embedding strategies across storefront environments
• Collaborate closely with backend agent engineers on the client server event protocol and client‑executed tools
• Partner with product and design to deliver intuitive, useful, and delightful conversational experiences
• Quickly build proof‑of‑concept solutions to validate user stories, then harden them for GA
• Mentor other engineers and raise the bar on frontend quality across the team

• 5+ years of frontend or full‑stack software development experience
• Preferred minimum Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, SW, CE, MIS, or equivalent experience
• Expert‑level JavaScript skills
• Experience building real‑time or streaming UIs (SSE, Web Sockets) and managing the state challenges they create
• Experience building conversational or AI‑assistant UIs (chat, generative UI, copilots)
• Strong product sense and demonstrated ability to own a user‑facing surface end‑to‑end
• Experience integrating frontends with complex backend APIs
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and comfort in a fast‑paced, exploratory environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross‑functional teams
• Strong preference toward execution and delivery
• Preferred:
  Experience with e‑commerce platforms or SaaS product development
• Familiarity with design systems and embedding UIs into third‑party or themed environments
• Exposure to LLM‑based products and their frontend patterns (token streaming, tool‑call rendering, approval flows)
• Experience with automation tools or AI copilots

For candidates based in the Austin or Atlanta metro area, the position follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office, balancing focused individual work with meaningful in‑person collaboration.

The national base salary range for this role is $ – $. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Variable compensation, equity, and benefits may also be offered.

Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and histories, and we commit to a respectful, inclusive hiring experience for all candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process if required.