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Sr. Software Engineer – AI Systems & Intelligent Automation

$160,000 - $180,000 yearly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Job ID: 162112
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Additional Compensation: Bonus
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A fast-growing software company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build next-generation AI-enabled products.

This individual will play a key role in developing production-ready AI solutions, building scalable software systems, and helping shape the future of intelligent automation across highly regulated business environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain production AI pipelines and applications

  • Design scalable systems supporting document processing and workflow automation

  • Develop tools that leverage modern LLM and agentic technologies

  • Create monitoring, governance, and observability frameworks for AI systems

  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define technical strategy

  • Participate in system design and architecture decisions

  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend practical applications

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience

  • Strong Python development experience

  • Experience designing scalable software systems

  • Experience working with AI/LLM-powered applications

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with LangGraph, Langfuse, Pydantic, or similar frameworks

  • Azure AI Foundry experience

  • Knowledge graph or RAG experience

  • FinTech, RegTech, or compliance technology background

  • Experience deploying production AI solutions

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $150,000 – $170,000/yr

  • Eligible for a bonus target of 10%

  • Comprehensive benefits package available; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Work Environment

  • Hybrid-first organization

  • Hub locations include Washington DC, Knoxville, and Chicago

  • Strong collaborative culture with periodic travel opportunities

  • High-growth, innovation-focused environment

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.