Sr. Software Engineer – AI / LLM

Posted at: 10/22/2025

Glendale, CA

Onsite  -  IT - Development / Other Technologies  -  Contract  -  Job ID: 25-16857

Title: Senior Software Engineer AI/ML
Location: Glendale, California
Duration: 12 Months
Compensation: $70.00-$84.00
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
 
Skillset / Experience:
Design AI-Augmented Workflows:

  • Lead the development of systems that exhibit agentic behavior using AI/ML technologies.
  • Integrate tools such as large language models (LLMs), decision engines, and semantic search.
  • Enable intelligent, adaptive processing within complex workflow environments.

Workflow Orchestration & Automation:

  • Create deterministic workflows using state machines or rules engines.
  • Design hybrid patterns that blend structured logic with adaptive capabilities.
  • Enable flexible execution of both predictable and dynamic processes.

Architecture & Scalability:

  • Build modular, distributed system architectures.
  • Optimize for high-throughput, long-running, and stateful tasks.
  • Support human-in-the-loop processing in complex studio workflows.

Event-Driven Development:

  • Develop services that use event-driven communication patterns.
  • Leverage Kafka, EventBridge, or SNS/SQS for messaging and orchestration.
  • Ensure resilience and loose coupling between distributed components.

API & Microservices Engineering:

  • Build performant APIs and microservices in Java, Python, or Node.js.
  • Design for cloud-native environments and deployment flexibility.
  • Emphasize reliability, maintainability, and clear service boundaries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with product, program, and ML stakeholders.
  • Translate business and creative requirements into scalable systems.
  • Align diverse teams around shared architecture and delivery goals.

Requirements
Must have hands-on experience integrating AI/ML tools, LLMs, or decision engines into workflow-driven systems

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must have7+ years of experience building distributed, cloud-native backend systems
  • Must have hands-on experience integrating AI/ML tools, LLMs, or decision engines into workflow-driven systems
  • Strong foundation in cloud platforms (especially AWS), event-driven architecture, and infrastructure automation
  • Must have strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js
  • Must have deep knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and system observability
  • Exceptional communication and technical leadership skills

Preferred

  • Prior experience in Media or Entertainment, particularly studio/post-production workflows
  • Experience building shared platforms or multi-tenant environments
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning systems, pipelines, or model integration in production environments
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies

 
Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay, 401(k)
  • Retirement plan
  • …and much more!

 
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