Talent.com
Staff Software Engineer, AI
Staff Software Engineer, AIGoodLeap • Austin, TX, US
Staff Software Engineer, AI

Staff Software Engineer, AI

GoodLeap • Austin, TX, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About GoodLeap :

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.

GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

Postion Summary

GoodLeap’s Business Solutions Business Unit is redefining how installers and homeowners interact with our point of sale financing platform. As a Staff Software Engineer , you will lead the design and delivery of our intelligent platform capabilities that power delightful, data-driven experiences.

This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives on marrying architectural excellence with AI / LLM innovation. You’ll help shape how our systems interact with and serve personalized, secure, and scalable content across mobile and web apps, all while mentoring others and influencing the broader engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and lead backend architecture that supports AI / ML-powered features across mobile and API surfaces
  • Own end-to-end technical strategy for embedding LLMs, embedding stores, and personalized content delivery
  • Partner with product and design to scope features, validate feasibility, and ensure execution aligns with business impact
  • Build tools and services to help other team members experiment and ship AI-enhanced features responsibly and efficiently
  • Influence engineering standards and promote excellence in observability, performance, and security
  • Mentor engineers across teams, helping them level up in areas of backend architecture, AI integration, and delivery quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners across QA, Mobile, Data Science, Product, and Marketing

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2+ years working with AI / ML solutions or LLM
  • Experience working with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search
  • Familiarity with MLOps, CI / CD for AI pipelines, and AI observability tools
  • Strong experience in Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and REST APIs
  • Deep familiarity with AWS architecture — especially Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and Step Functions
  • Experience building and integrating LLM features (e.g., via OpenAI, Claude, Vertex AI, or similar), including prompt design, vector storage, and retrieval strategies
  • Fluency in system design principles, scalability, reliability, fault-tolerance
  • Ability to drive clarity and make architectural tradeoffs, balancing idealism with pragmatism
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across product and engineering orgs
  • Preferred Skills

  • Experience building AI agents as code using solutions such as : Amazon Bedrock Agents, LangGraph, AWS Strands Agents, OpenAI Agents / Responses API
  • Experience creating custom tools and integrating them into the agent’s control loop
  • Experience working with Google’s A2A protocol
  • Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

  • Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews
  • Problem-solving ability : capable of breaking down complex problems and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish
  • Customer-centric mindset : ability to align development decisions with delivering an excellent user experience
  • Opportunities for Growth

  • At GoodLeap, there are always opportunities for team members to grow and advance within the company. As you outgrow your current role, we will support your development into new opportunities.
  • In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus.

    Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions :

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you!  Apply today!

    We are committed to protecting your privacy. To learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information during the application process, please review our  Employment Privacy Policy  and  Recruiting Policy on AI .

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Staff Software Engineer • Austin, TX, US

    Related jobs
    Staff Software Engineer

    Staff Software Engineer

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    Full-time
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Software Engineer - AI-Enabled Systems

    Senior Software Engineer - AI-Enabled Systems

    Asure Software • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    Over 600 employees strong, Asure sees Human Capital Management (HCM) through the lens of entrepreneurs and executives with an owners mentality. We help businesses develop their Human Capital to get ...Show more
    Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer

    Staff Software Engineer

    BookedBy • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    Welcome to BookedBy, an industry-leading business management solution and scheduling software for salons, spas, and barbershops everywhere. BookedBy — with headquarters in Austin, TX — f...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Remote Corporate Development Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Corporate Development Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • San Marcos, Texas
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer - Data Engineering (Hybrid / Onsite)

    Staff Software Engineer - Data Engineering (Hybrid / Onsite)

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    Full-time
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer - (Austin, TX)

    Staff Software Engineer - (Austin, TX)

    Steadily • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    Total compensation around $400,000.Salary of $220,000 - $250,000 annually plus equity.As a Staff Software Engineer you will : . Build an experience for people to buy insurance that is so simple and in...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Remote Investment Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Investment Analyst – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Georgetown, Texas
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer-AI

    Staff Software Engineer-AI

    GoodLeap • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, w...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer, Clinical Genomics

    Staff Software Engineer, Clinical Genomics

    Natera • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    Natera is currently seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Bioinformatics to lead the development of Tertiary Analysis workflows and tools. The position can be 100 % remote or in San Carlos, CA (10% on...Show more
    Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Remote FinTech Product Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote FinTech Product Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Cedar Park, Texas
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer

    Staff Software Engineer

    Natera • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    San Carlos, CA, Austin, TX, or Remote, USA.If you take ownership of your work, think strategically, and have a proven track record of implementing solutions while adapting to constraints and minimi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Staff Forward Deployed Software Engineer

    Staff Forward Deployed Software Engineer

    Saronic • Austin, TX, US
    Permanent
    We are seeking a Staff Forward Deployed Software Engineer who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our autonomous systems in real-world environments.You will work hands...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Remote FP&A Manager – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote FP&A Manager – AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Round Rock, Texas
    Remote
    Full-time +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Sr. Staff Software Engineer

    Sr. Staff Software Engineer

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    Full-time
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer - Remote

    Staff Software Engineer - Remote

    TradeJobsWorkForce • 78735 Austin, TX, US
    Remote
    Full-time
    Staff Software Engineer Remote Job Duties : • Implement and evolve a Data Lake storage system with low latency and high thr...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Staff / Senior Systems Software Engineer

    Staff / Senior Systems Software Engineer

    Saronic • Austin, TX, US
    Permanent
    Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) ...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Software Engineer

    Staff Software Engineer

    Pear Suite • Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
    Full-time
    Pear Suite is a mission-driven healthcare technology company transforming how community-based care is delivered.Our platform empowers community health workers, doulas, and other frontline providers...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago
    Staff Software Engineer, Backend

    Staff Software Engineer, Backend

    FloSports, Inc. • Austin, TX, US
    Full-time
    FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans, families, and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators al...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted