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As a Sr. Software Engineer, Generative Experiences, you will join a team bridging the gap between backend machine learning and end-user interfaces. You will design and implement intelligent user experiences leveraging Large Language Models, specifically building the complex orchestration layer required for Retrieval-Augmented Generation. Your daily work involves integrating data from multiple providers to ensure fast, accurate, and context-aware interactions. You will partner with design and client-side teams to translate complex AI interactions into features for Siri, Spotlight, and Safari. Key technical requirements include proficiency in at least two programming languages such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java, along with experience in prompt engineering and prompt tuning. You will also develop evaluation frameworks and telemetry tooling to measure real-time model performance and quality.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 413 postings across 39 companies.
Build the software application layer that translates foundation model capabilities into generative user experiences.
Orchestrate ML APIs with internal data and services to power Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
Design and implement secure, privacy-preserving data handling for all machine learning integrations.
Partner with design and client-side teams to create fluid text streaming and dynamic widget generation.
Define system contracts with infrastructure teams to ensure low-latency model serving and scalable orchestration.
Develop engineering frameworks and benchmark tooling to measure and calibrate real-time model performance.
Create telemetry systems to evaluate the quality and consistency of model responses in production.
What we're looking for
3+ years of industry-related experience working in collaborative environments.
Experience with prompt engineering and prompt tuning techniques to conduct systematic evaluation and iteration based on quality and consistency metrics.
Proficiency in at least two programming languages such as C/C++, Go, Python, or Java.
Ability to translate product requirements into engineering tasks with a strong focus on end-user experience.
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field, or 2 years of equivalent work experience.
Prior experience in consumer-facing products (preferred).
In-depth experience with server-side development and deployment (preferred).
Python
Go
C++
Java
Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Prompt Engineering
ML APIs
Server-side Development
Telemetry
Model Serving
Data Handling
System Contracts