
Senior Staff AI & Agentic Systems Engineer
Ladders · United States
Remote
About the job
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Staff AI & Agentic Systems Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $165,000 – $220,000 annually
Responsibilities
Design and deploy production-grade multi-agent frameworks and AI tooling
Balance rapid prototyping with sustainable architecture
Integrate and optimize large language models for agentic behaviors
Leverage advanced AI tools to enhance team productivity
Establish frameworks for evaluating agent performance and reliability
Set engineering standards and mentor team members in coding practices
Qualifications
7+ years of software engineering experience in fast-paced environments
Proven ability to manage technical debt effectively
2+ years of experience building autonomous workflows and agentic systems
Familiar with diverse large language models and orchestration frameworks
Prior experience in early-stage startups, adept at handling ambiguity
Proficient in using advanced AI coding tools for software development
Strong coding skills in Python or Go, with knowledge of distributed backend systems
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses to share success with the team
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Immediate vesting on retirement contributions
Quarterly wellness days for team-wide relaxation
Birthday leave plus country-specific holidays
Home-office stipend for a productive workspace
Annual budget for professional development
Quarterly well-being stipend to support employee health
Generous parental leave policies
Employee referral bonuses to encourage team expansion
Various additional benefits depending on location
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Desired Skills and Experience
Python, Go, Multi-agent frameworks, LLM orchestration frameworks, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Cursor, Copilot, vector databases, Cloud platforms (likely AWS, Azure, or GCP), Containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), Agile development methodologies, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
$165K/yr - $220K/yrApply now