Senior Software Engineer, AI

Were looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and ship production AI features powered by LLMs. This role is hands-on backend development designing APIs building services and integrating AI into real applications used across the business.

Youll work on problems such as RAG and on deploying AI features to production. This is not a research role. Youll build reliable scalable AI functionality that people use every day.

This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work to be based from either Houston or Dallas TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs that integrate LLMs into real applications
• Develop AI-powered features using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Design scalable services using async processing queues and microservices patterns
• Integrate AI functionality into existing products and workflows
• Own features end-to-end: build deploy monitor and improve AI functionality in production
• Solve real-world AI challenges around latency response quality and cost
• Work with structured and unstructured data to support AI features
• Partner with engineering and data teams to deliver reliable production-ready solutions

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree plus at least 6 years of software engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong backend development skills in Python Java or similar
• Experience building APIs microservices or distributed applications
• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs or AI APIs into production applications
• Experience with RAG or similar retrieval-based approaches
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS Azure etc.)
• Strong understanding of production reliability monitoring and scaling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building internal AI tools copilots or automation features
• Familiarity with vector databases embeddings or semantic search
• Experience improving retrieval quality (chunking ranking filtering)

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time