Senior AI Software Engineer

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior AI Software Engineer to lead the development of intelligent systems, including agentic AI, copilots, and advanced prompt engineering strategies. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building autonomous, context-aware AI solutions that enhance productivity and decision-making across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and task execution.
• Design and develop AI copilots that assist users in complex workflows across business domains.
• Create and optimize prompts for large language models (LLMs) to ensure accurate, contextually relevant, and safe outputs.
• Collaborate with UX designers and product managers to integrate AI copilots into user-facing applications.
• Develop reusable prompt templates and fine-tuning strategies for domain-specific tasks.
• Evaluate and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool use, and memory systems for agentic AI.
• Monitor and improve model performance, safety, and alignment with business goals.
• Stay current with advancements in generative AI, multi-agent systems, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices.

Qualifications

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Company Benefits :

Health & Welfare Benefits : Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy

Financial Benefits : Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence : With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture : ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused : Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More : EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.