Senior AI Software Engineer

***Position open to permanet US residents only...

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates has been retained by a top-tier client to identify a seasoned, forward-thinking artificial intelligence engineering leader for a pivotal direct-hire role based out of the Dunkirk, NY area (hybrid work model). In this high-impact position, you will serve as the core technical authority steering the design, construction, and hardening of next-generation intelligent agent systems. Partnering with StaffRight Associates ensures a streamlined candidate experience as we guide you through joining an innovative team dedicated to advancing cutting-edge software architecture.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and oversee intelligent agent infrastructure utilizing LangGraph StateGraph, CrewAI, LlamaIndex, and adjacent orchestration software.

• Construct enterprise-ready backend servers featuring FastAPI, incorporating asynchronous communication endpoints, continuous data streaming, and thorough system health checks.

• Champion rigorous security frameworks for tool execution, establishing minimum-privilege controls, key management systems, audit tracks, and thorough input verification.

• Establish robust governance frameworks covering incoming and outgoing payload validation, safety parameters, prompt defenses, and regulatory policy execution.

• Maximize platform transparency by configuring detailed trace logging, tool usage telemetry, cost and latency tracking, and threshold-driven alerts.

• Engineer advanced retrieval-augmented generation pathways leveraging vector data platforms like Chroma, Milvus, Weaviate, and Qdrant.

• Partner with cross-functional engineering, data, security, quality, and product units to fulfill enterprise-level operational criteria.

• Drive containerization strategies using multi-phase Docker builds, optimized dependency structures, and reliable health check routines.

• Author clear technical documentation, encompassing architectural records, operational manuals, interface guidelines, and data movement maps.

• Formulate complete testing protocols covering individual components, system integrations, edge scenarios, and load capabilities to secure high availability.

• Synthesize evaluation benchmarks, red-team adversarial test suites, and drift tracking protocols to preserve output accuracy and safety.

• Guide and elevate mid-level and junior developers while serving as the primary technical lead for system troubleshooting.

• Evaluate continuous operational metrics and system logs to uncover, prioritize, and implement performance optimizations.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience holding a Bachelor''s Degree In Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline paired with 7+ years of progressive development background.

• Mastery of Python 3.12+, including advanced usage of Type Hints and Async/Await patterns (3+ years).

• Advanced capability in TypeScript development (3+ years).

• Practical deployment or advanced testing experience utilizing LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, or LlamaIndex.

• Field-tested proficiency in Docker, multi-stage container deployment, and DevOps methodologies.

• Deep mastery of AI Agent Frameworks, Orchestration Patterns, and Context Management Strategies.

• Hands-on experience with Data Analytics, Monitoring Tooling, Observability Tooling, Tracing Systems, and Production Dashboards.

• Strong grounding in API Design, Error Handling Patterns, and Backend Security Practices.

• Superior capacity for technical communication, including authoring Architecture Decision Records, System Diagrams, and Operational Runbooks.

• Demonstrated history of technical leadership, mentoring talent, and promoting organizational Software Engineering Standards.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Baseline Salary Range: $153,000 – $170,000 annually.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.