Principal Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer

Alaska Airlines
SeaTac, WAFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 20, 2026

Role responsibilities

Architect and lead the end-to-end development of production-grade AI systems and platforms using LLMs and generative AI. Define the long-term AI strategy, technical standards, and governance to drive operational excellence and commercial differentiation.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Preferred candidates have extensive experience in production ML/AI systems, technical architecture for distributed systems, and advanced degrees (Master's or PhD).

Key skills

Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Python, Java, Golang, C++, Platform Architecture, AI Governance, Distributed Systems, MLOps, Agentic Frameworks, Software Development, Technical Leadership, System Design, Cloud Architecture

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, LLM, Agentic Technologies, Python, Java, Golang, C++, Distributed Systems, AI Governance, MLOps, Transformer-based Models, Embedded Inference, Workflow Orchestration, Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Technical Architecture, Build vs Buy, Aviation, Enterprise Systems, Risk Assessment, Security Controls, Production Excellence, Evaluation Frameworks, AI Maturity, Computer Science, Scalability, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Technical Leadership

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