Role: Staff Backend Software Engineer (PYTHON)

Location: MUST be local to Dallas, TX – position will work Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office)

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates on Optional Practical Training (OPT/CPT /EAD) status DO NOT qualify for this position.

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, to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions at Blue Yonder.
In this role, you'll leverage your extensive expertise across the entire technology stack to architect, develop, and optimize sophisticated software solutions. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and help shape our engineering practices while delivering high-quality applications that meet business objectives.
As a key player in the Gen AI team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of Generative AI and machine learning in supply chain applications.
The ideal candidate loves to code with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is not a research role.

What we are looking for:

Required Skills

We are looking for a Software Engineer with Python expertise and a foundational understanding of Generative AI (GenAI). The ideal candidate should have experience working with Azure AI services, integrating LLMs (Large Language Models), and developing AI-powered applications. This role involves working on AI-driven solutions, leveraging cloud-based AI models, and ensuring seamless integration into software products.

Key Responsibilities:

Python Development: Write clean, scalable, and efficient Python code for AI-driven applications.
Azure AI Integration: Utilize Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and AI models for development.
Basic GenAI Implementation: Work with pre-trained LLMs (GPT, Azure AI Models, etc.) for automation and NLP tasks.
Prompt Engineering: Design and test effective prompts to enhance AI responses.
Data Handling: Process and structure text data for AI/ML applications.
API Development & Integration: Work with RESTful APIs, OpenAI API, and Azure AI Services.
Version Control & CI/CD: Use Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines for efficient development.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Programming: Strong experience in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI preferred).

Generative AI Knowledge: Understanding of Azure OpenAI models, LLMs, and NLP basics.

Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services (Cognitive Services, OpenAI, etc.).

Databases: Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.

AI/ML Basics: Knowledge of pre-trained AI models, embeddings, and vector databases (optional).

Development Tools: Experience with Git, Docker, and basic CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

➕ Hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning or AI model fine-tuning.

➕ Knowledge of LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AI-enhanced search technologies.

➕ Exposure to ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

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 to $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.

Staff Software Engineer (Python)

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