Senior Software Engineer

Company Name
:
Apex Systems

Job Role
:
Senior Software Engineer

Qualifications
:
Not specified

Category
: I

Job Type
:
Full Time

Location
:
Juno Beach, FL, United States

Job#: 3057178

Job Description

AI Developer IV (Principal AI Engineer)

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced AI Developer IV (Principal AI Engineer) to provide technical vision, architectural leadership, and hands‑on development expertise for enterprise‑scale AI initiatives. This role serves as a strategic technical leader responsible for defining AI architecture, establishing technical standards, and leading complex AI transformations while remaining actively involved in solution design and software development. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in software engineering, cloud‑native architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed systems with strong leadership and communication skills.

This individual will partner closely with engineering, product, research, and executive stakeholders to drive the organization’s AI‑first software development strategy.

• Title: AI Developer IV / Principal AI Engineer
• Location: Remote (Preferred) | Onsite in Juno Beach, FL or St. Paul, MN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Contract
• Number of Openings: 20-30
• Work Schedule: Candidates must be available during core hours of 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST. Additional hours are flexible.
• Visa Sponsorship: Open to H1B and Authorized Visa candidates

Position Summary

The AI Developer IV is a principal-level expert responsible for defining and owning enterprise-wide AI technical architecture while remaining hands‑on in writing production code. This role provides organizational leadership for AI initiatives, leads highly complex and high‑impact AI transformations, and serves as a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership. The successful candidate will establish AI governance frameworks, influence long‑term technology strategy, mentor senior engineering talent, and guide the adoption of emerging AI technologies across the organization.

This position plays a critical role in advancing an AI‑first engineering culture and driving innovation through modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organization’s enterprise AI architecture strategy.
• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI‑powered applications and distributed systems.
• Provide technical leadership for large‑scale AI transformation initiatives.
• Develop production‑quality software and remain hands‑on with coding and solution implementation.
• Partner with engineering, product management, research scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.
• Establish AI governance, best practices, security standards, and ethical AI frameworks.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend strategic investments.
• Mentor senior engineers and cultivate future technical leaders.
• Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.
• Guide teams through architectural decisions involving cloud platforms, AI services, and data ecosystems.
• Lead technical design reviews and influence enterprise‑wide engineering standards.
• Support multiple project teams operating in quarterly delivery cycles.

Team Environment

• Cross‑functional teams consisting of:
  • Software Engineers
  • Research Scientists
  • Product Managers
  • AI/ML Engineers
• Typical project teams range from 1–5 engineers
• Agile delivery model with quarterly planning and execution cycles
• Strong focus on AI‑first software engineering practices
• Active use of AI‑assisted development tooling

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 15+ years of software engineering experience
• Extensive experience designing and implementing…