Senior Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent, scalable, and cloud-native AI systems. This role focuses on building advanced agent-based architectures and runtime components that power next-generation AI and LLM-driven solutions.

What you’ll do

This role will require you to

• Architect and implement high-performance, scalable features using Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Design and develop LLM-powered agents and runtime orchestration systems for distributed environments.
• Build intelligent automation and conversational capabilities using state of the art GenAI Agentic AI products.
• Develop and maintain MCP server integrations, ensuring robust and efficient runtime execution.
• Leverage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, resilient deployments.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, MCP-integrated IDEs, Claude, GPT) to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define, design, and deliver new features with a focus on performance, observability, and maintainability.
• Support operational teams with troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Who you will work with
You will be part of Teradata’s global engineering organization, building the core technologies that power VantageCloud, our unified data and AI platform. The team works at the intersection of cloud computing, advanced analytics, and AI-driven automation, enabling enterprises to manage and analyse data seamlessly across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Join us in shaping the future of data and intelligence—solving some of the most complex challenges in scalability, performance, and interoperability, and helping the world’s leading companies turn data into actionable insights and innovation

What makes you a qualified candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience specializing in Python, with working knowledge of additional languages including Java, Go, or C++.
• Proven expertise in agent development, LLM integration, prompt engineering, and runtime systems.
• Hands-on experience with MCP servers, vector databases, RAG architecture, and NLP frameworks.
• Proficiency in containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to mentor and collaborate effectively.

What you’ll bring

You will be a preferred candidate if you have

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Teradata or other enterprise-grade databases is a plus.