Senior Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer
Alaska Airlines3 days ago
Base Salary
$118k - $177k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and deploy AI- and GenAI-enabled solutions, including rapid full-stack prototypes and robust production systems, to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Design and optimize generative AI systems using LLM- and multimodal-based agents while aligning with user feedback and enterprise safety, security, and accessibility standards.
- Own technical decisions across architecture, design, testing, optimization, and production deployment, partnering with product managers and engineering leaders.
- Identify high-impact AI opportunities, translate business needs into technical designs, and integrate solutions with enterprise systems and data sources.
- Promote best practices for data residency, observability, model evaluation, system reliability, compliance, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Mentor engineers, document and communicate complex technical concepts, and contribute to continuous innovation and experimentation.
- Continuously improve the enterprise AI platform, tools, engineering standards, developer experience, and self-service business enablement.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages.
- Bachelor’s degree focused on computer science, or an additional 2 years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
- Experience with Java, Python, Golang, or C++.
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to introduce new ideas and technologies to developer communities.
- Professionalism and a customer service orientation.
- High school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18, and authorization to work in the United States.
- Preferred: master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
- Preferred: 2 years of experience building or integrating ML/AI systems, including at least 1 year with generative AI, LLMs, or multimodal models.
- Preferred: experience with data structures and algorithms, AI product delivery, AI safety, data residency, system integration, and access development.
Benefits
- Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with comprehensive well-being programs.
- Generous 401(k) match program.
- Annual bonus plans.
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
- Full-time, regular employment based in Seattle at the hub location.
Tech Stack
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About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines operates passenger and cargo air services for leisure and business travelers across the U.S. and select international destinations, and offers the Mileage Plan loyalty program and vacation packages. Founded in 1932 and headquartered near Seattle, it is the primary airline subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK). The carrier emphasizes West Coast hubs and sells tickets, ancillary services, and partnerships through codeshares and co-branded credit cards.