Senior Full?Stack AI Software Engineer

Job#: 3031457

Job Description:

Position Description:

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale AI-powered platforms that accelerate our vehicle development lifecycle. In the Product Development (PD) space, your work will directly impact how we design, engineer, and validate the next generation of vehicles. You will be responsible for taking AI prototypes-ranging from generative design tools to automated engineering documentation assistants-and turning them into robust, high-performance software products used by our global engineering teams.

Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements. Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies
• Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.
• Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application
• Collaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.
• Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.
• Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Familiar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.
• Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces
• Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration

Skills Required:

• Full Stack
• Java
• API
• Big Data
• Data Analysis
• Data Acquisition
• Engineering Tooling: Design and develop full-stack applications that integrate AI into the PD workflow (e.g., tools for CAD optimization, automated requirement analysis, or simulation data synthesis).
• AI-Driven R&D: Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems that allow engineers to query decades of technical standards, testing logs, and past vehicle program data.
• Data Visualization & Digital Twins: Create sophisticated front-end interfaces to visualize complex engineering data, 3D models, or simulation results in real-time.
• Lifecycle Transition: Take "proof-of-concept" AI models developed by R&D teams and architect them into scalable, production-ready internal products.
• API & Integration: Develop high-throughput APIs to connect AI services with existing PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP systems.
• Cloud platform : Excellent understanding of cloud architecture, cloud services, IAM, CI/CD, Security measures and Cloud networking concepts.
• Frontend: Expert in React, Next.js, or TypeScript.
• Backend: Deep proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Django).
• AI Orchestration: Advanced experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel. Proven ability to move beyond basic prompting into complex agentic workflows.
• Data Architecture: Expert knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) and Vector Databases. Experience with data lakes is a major advantage.
• Infrastructure: Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform cloud architectures.
• DevOps: Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and building CI/CD pipelines that include model evaluation steps.
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with the Product Development Lifecycle (Design, CAE, Testing, Launch). Experience in automotive, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to understand complex engineering requirements and translate them into intuitive software features.

Experience Required:

Practitioner In 2 coding lang. or adv. Practitioner in 1 lang. 6+ years in IT; 4+ years in development

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

Hybrid. Mondays thru Thursdays onsite. Fridays remote.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.