Lead Software Engineer -  AI / Financial Systems

Job at a Glance
Title: Lead Software Engineer -  AI / Financial Systems
Location: Glendale, CA Onsite, 4 days per week; subject to change
Contract: W2 only, 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $75-$85/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for our enterprise entertainment client and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology. We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications
• Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms
• Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions

Required Skills

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects
• Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms
• Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments
• Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Master’s degree in Technology is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries
• Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes

Why Should I Apply?
Join a dynamic team working on innovative solutions that shape the future of licensing and AI-driven systems in a leading entertainment organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top-tier professionals.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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