Staff Software Engineer (Python)

Role: Staff Software Engineer ( Python)

Location: Scottsdale, AZ ( LOCALS ONLY) - Should attend Onsite interviews

NOTE : Will not consider candidates on H1B, OPT/CPT visas

Overview:

· Blue Yonder is a Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s and Texas’s “Best Places to Work”.

· We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer, Gen AI to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions at Blue Yonder.

· In this role, you'll architect, build, and optimize advanced AI systems that push the boundaries of generative technology. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with researchers to transform cutting-edge AI models into robust, scalable products that deliver exceptional value.

· As a key player in the Blue Yonder AI Innovation Studio, you will work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of Generative AI and machine learning in the supply chain and retail domains.

· The ideal candidate loves to code with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is not a research role.

What you’ll do:

· Architect and implement high-performance systems for deploying and serving large language models and multimodal AI.

· Design scalable infrastructure for model inference, fine-tuning, and evaluation.

· Rapid prototyping of AI agents & gen AI experiences.

· Integrate AI solutions with our existing platform and products.

· Optimize systems for latency, throughput, and resource efficiency.

· Implement safeguards, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks for AI systems.

· Collaborate, review, and improve engineering outputs.

· Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and establish engineering best practices.

· Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term AI infrastructure strategy.

What we are looking for:

· Minimum 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in software engineering skills, design patterns, and building scalable systems is REQUIRED.

· Extensive expertise in Python. Optionally TypeScript experience, along with proficiency in front-end technologies like React.

· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies.

· Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI alignment, or AI safety techniques.

· Proven track record of shipping products powered by LLMs, RAG systems, and/or AI agents is a plus.

· Background in MLOps, including model deployment pipelines and monitoring infrastructure.

· Self-driven with the desire to take ownership and ability to work across the full stack.

· Comfortable with working in a startup environment embedded within an enterprise.

· Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts.

· Passion for pushing the boundaries of AI and a commitment to staying at the cutting edge of industry trends and technologies.

What we Offer:

· Blue Yonder offers competitive compensation, the opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale, shaping the future of the supply chain for Fortune 500 companies.

· If you're ready to take your full stack engineering career to the next level and make a significant impact on our products and team, we'd love to hear from you!

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The salary range for this position is $130,023 - $163,977.

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.