[8SC] Senior AI Software Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!
Job Description
We are seeking AI-Native Software Engineers to join a small, high-impact engineering pod supporting a senior technical lead and a client team.
This is not a traditional staff augmentation role. Engineers will operate in an R&D-style environment, working with ambiguity, rapidly prototyping solutions, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate engineering workflows and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and iterate on prototypes, internal tools, and engineering solutions
- Use AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation
- Contribute to CI/CD improvements, testing automation, and code quality initiatives
- Help improve software development lifecycle (SDLC) workflows using AI
- Collaborate directly with internal and client technical leads, contributing ideas and technical direction
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment without a fully defined backlog
Key Expectation:
Candidates must demonstrate real, day-to-day use of AI tools to accelerate engineering work.
Profiles that only list AI tools without practical application will not be considered.
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Qualifications
- 3–6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
- Strong coding and problem-solving skills
- Daily, hands-on use of AI coding tools (beyond experimental exposure)
- Ability to clearly articulate how AI tools improve development workflows (coding, debugging, testing, refactoring, etc.)
- Experience working on internal tools, developer productivity, or engineering processes is a strong plus
- Comfortable working in unstructured / R&D environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior technical stakeholders
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Go and/or C++
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices
- Experience with code quality, testing frameworks, or security best practices
Additional Information
- Engagement Model: Pod-based (not full-time staff augmentation), with flexible or part-time allocation
- Duration: Initial 3–6 months, with potential extension
- Team Structure:
- 1 Senior AI-focused Engineer (Poland-based)
- 1–2 AI-Native Engineers (LATAM)
- Working Hours: Strong overlap with US time zones required
Interview Process:
- Internal screening
- Technical conversation with internal lead
- Final alignment / potential security discussion
Environment & Tools:
- Development: Mac
- Production / secondary: Linux / Ubuntu
- No specific cloud environment defined yet
- Secure development practices expected
- GitHub access managed via feature branches
Location & Restrictions:
- Preferred: LATAM (Argentina, Brazil, or similar US-aligned time zones)
- Must not be based in: India
- Must avoid exposure to restricted regions: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela
- Federal background check may be required
- No exposure to classified or CUI materials expected