Staff Software Developer – AI & Platform

About Auvik

Auvik Networks delivers cloud-based network management software that gives IT teams instant visibility and control over their infrastructure, whether on-site, remote, or distributed globally. The platform automates network discovery, mapping, monitoring, configuration backups, traffic analysis, and alerting, enabling IT professionals and managed service providers (MSPs) to efficiently manage multi-site environments.

Auvik fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering a fully distributed work model, flexible hours, and programs for professional growth. The company encourages applicants even if they do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications, providing accommodations throughout the interview process.

Role Overview

The Staff Software Developer will be a hands-on technical leader on Auvik’s AI & Platform team, focusing on AI-powered product features. You will work closely with the Staff Data Engineer and report to the Engineering Manager. This role is code-intensive and has broad technical influence across the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered product features, including LLM-based agents, intelligent automation, and predictive capabilities.

• Solve complex technical problems end-to-end: architect solutions, write production-quality code, debug across systems, and ship reliably.

• Collaborate with Data Engineers to define and integrate AI layer data requirements.

• Translate customer needs into well-scoped AI features that deliver real business value.

• Evaluate emerging AI technologies (LLMs, agent frameworks, RAG patterns, fine-tuning) and make build vs. buy decisions.

• Lead by example in code reviews, technical design, and engineering best practices. Mentor other developers.

• Contribute to shared tooling and libraries to accelerate AI development across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience building and shipping production systems at scale.

• Hands-on experience developing AI/ML-powered features, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, or agent frameworks.

• Proficiency in Go, Scala, or TypeScript (React/GraphQL); Python for ML workflows is a plus.

• Deep understanding of system design and distributed systems, with strong architectural decision-making skills.

• Experience with agentic coding tools (Cursor, Copilot Workspace, Claude Code) including setting guardrails and verifying outputs.

• Excellent communication skills for technical and business interactions.

• Product mindset: focus on solving real customer problems.

Bonus Points

• Background in network management, monitoring, or infrastructure software.

• Experience with AI-driven automation, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics in operational contexts.

Career Level

• Mid-Senior / Staff Software Engineer

• Focus on technical leadership, AI product development, and cross-team collaboration

Hiring Process

1. Resume review by Talent Acquisition Partners.

2. Virtual interviews via Zoom with hiring managers and team members.

3. Completion of a 5-minute Predictive Index (PI) assessment.

4. AI tools are used for administrative support only (sourcing, summaries, communication), not for screening or decision-making.