Principal AI Software Engineer - .NET

• 14+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years in senior/principal roles.
• Expert-level proficiency in ASP.NET / C# / .NET Core and modern React.
• Hands-on experience building LLM-based features or POCs using commercial or open-source models.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture (Azure preferred).
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or other AI development tools in real-world engineering workflows.
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable SaaS applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction at an organizational level.

About the Role
We are seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and deployment of AI-powered capabilities across our SaaS platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist with deep expertise in .NET and React, combined with hands-on experience building LLM-driven features, integrating Copilot-style developer tooling, and shaping the next generation of intelligent product experiences.

As a senior technical leader, you will partner closely with Product, Marketing Technology, and Engineering leadership to define AI strategy, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable, production-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• AI & LLM Engineering:
• Architect and implement AI/ML/LLM-powered features using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or equivalent models.
• Build production-grade AI pipelines, services, and microservices using ASP.NET, C#, and .NET Core.
• Develop Proofs of Concept (POCs) and convert successful prototypes into enterprise-ready solutions.
• Define and enforce AI engineering best practices, prompt engineering patterns, and model evaluation frameworks.
• Application Development:
• Lead full-stack development efforts using ASP.NET Core on the backend and React on the frontend.
• Own complex, high-impact technical initiatives across the product suite.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and robustness of distributed SaaS applications.
• AI-Driven Developer Tooling
• Integrate and optimize workflows leveraging GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI development accelerators.
• Leadership & Strategy
• Serve as a senior technical thought leader guiding AI architecture, innovation, and long-term platform strategy.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and influence engineering culture across teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business and user needs.