UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Senior Software Engineer-AI
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
About the role:
UKG is a leader in the HCM space, and is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, dedicated to developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions that transform the HR / HCM industry and enhance user experiences. We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of next-generation AI/GenAI based products and solutions. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS technologies and impactful projects that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code or various software applications and systems.
GenAI Product Development: Participate in the entire AI development lifecycle, including data collection, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment.Assist in researching and experimenting with state-of-the-art generative AI techniques to improve model performance and capabilities.
Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
Project Management: Manage execution and delivery of features and projects, negotiating project priorities and deadlines, ensuring successful and timely completion, with quality.
Architectural Design: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders and in the architectural design of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Code Review: Diligent about reviewing code developed by other developers, provide feedback and maintain a high bar of technical excellence to ensure code is adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines, elegant, efficient and maintainable code, with observability built from ground up, unit tests etc.
Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, automate tests using, tools (e.g., Junit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.
Service Health and Quality: Maintain the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action providing recommendations to optimize performance. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive the implementation of measures to prevent future recurrences.
Dev Ops Model: Understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain the software in production.
Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, contributing to training materials.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of professional software development experience.
Deep expertise as developer using Python, FastAPI, PyTest, Celery, and other Python frameworks.
Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.
Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with object-oriented programming, concurrency, design patterns, and REST APIs.
Experience with CI/CD tooling such as Terraform and GitHub Actions.
High level familiarity with AI/ML, GenAI, and MLOps concepts.
Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, MSSQL, or Postgres.
Experience with testing tools such as PyTest, PyMock, xUnit, mocking frameworks, etc.
Experience with GCP technologies such as VertexAI, BigQuery, GKE, GCS, DataFlow, and Kubeflow.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Java and Scala a plus.
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $109,000.00 to $156,700.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
#LI-Hybrid
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
About the role:
UKG is a leader in the HCM space, and is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, dedicated to developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions that transform the HR / HCM industry and enhance user experiences. We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of next-generation AI/GenAI based products and solutions. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SaaS technologies and impactful projects that are used by enterprises and users worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical foundation behind our flagship products and services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code or various software applications and systems.
GenAI Product Development: Participate in the entire AI development lifecycle, including data collection, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment.Assist in researching and experimenting with state-of-the-art generative AI techniques to improve model performance and capabilities.
Technical Leadership: Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
Project Management: Manage execution and delivery of features and projects, negotiating project priorities and deadlines, ensuring successful and timely completion, with quality.
Architectural Design: Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders and in the architectural design of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Code Review: Diligent about reviewing code developed by other developers, provide feedback and maintain a high bar of technical excellence to ensure code is adhering to industry standard best practices like coding guidelines, elegant, efficient and maintainable code, with observability built from ground up, unit tests etc.
Testing: Build testable software, define tests, participate in the testing process, automate tests using, tools (e.g., Junit, Selenium) and Design Patterns leveraging the test automation pyramid as the guide.
Service Health and Quality: Maintain the health and quality of services and incidents, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Utilize service health indicators and telemetry for action providing recommendations to optimize performance. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive the implementation of measures to prevent future recurrences.
Dev Ops Model: Understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management on requirements to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain the software in production.
Documentation: Properly document new features, enhancements or fixes to the product, contributing to training materials.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of professional software development experience.
Deep expertise as developer using Python, FastAPI, PyTest, Celery, and other Python frameworks.
Extensive experience with software development practices and design patterns.
Proficiency with version control systems like GitHub and bug/work tracking systems like JIRA.
Understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with object-oriented programming, concurrency, design patterns, and REST APIs.
Experience with CI/CD tooling such as Terraform and GitHub Actions.
High level familiarity with AI/ML, GenAI, and MLOps concepts.
Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, MSSQL, or Postgres.
Experience with testing tools such as PyTest, PyMock, xUnit, mocking frameworks, etc.
Experience with GCP technologies such as VertexAI, BigQuery, GKE, GCS, DataFlow, and Kubeflow.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with Java and Scala a plus.
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $109,000.00 to $156,700.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
#LI-Hybrid
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.