Senior AI Software Engineer (Contract)

Our client is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer on a contract basis to join their growing North American independent contractor network. This role is ideal for experienced software engineers with a deep technical background and a passion for how AI is transforming software development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with client teams to integrate AI tooling into their software development lifecycle.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide consultative support in navigating ambiguity.
• Contribute to the development of solutions using languages such as Java, Scala, Python, Kotlin, or TypeScript.
• Focus on delivering business value through a product-oriented mindset, ensuring that technical decisions align with client goals.
• Act as a true partner to client engineering teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Scala, Python, Kotlin, or TypeScript.
• Demonstrated experience with AI tooling in a software development context, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Cursor.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate trade-offs and engage with clients effectively.
• A consultative approach with a focus on building long-term relationships rather than just executing tasks.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join a community of senior practitioners who share knowledge and collaborate on innovative ideas.
• The chance to work on exciting projects that leverage AI in the software development process.
• Flexibility to operate as an independent contractor while being part of a supportive network.