[Hiring] AI Software Engineer @Buyers Edge Platform, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking an AI Software Engineer who will design and build innovative software solutions for the food-service industry by leveraging modern web technologies (React/Vue, TypeScript), Python data transforms, and AI/ML capabilities.

• Work across the full stack - architecting data pipelines, designing ontologies, building web applications and APIs
• Collaborate with data scientists and various stakeholders to deliver impactful products in a rapidly evolving technical landscape

Your impact:

Platform & Application Development

• Design, build, and maintain solutions in a mix of Python and Typescript codebases, in combination with a low-code/no-code environment
• Develop web applications using React or Vue with TypeScript and component libraries, focusing on clean architecture and reusability
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs with proper error handling, validation, authentication, and security best practices

Data & Integration

• Implement data retrieval and transformation pipelines using Python/Pandas from relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Develop data ontologies and maintain relational data architecture in collaboration with a team of data scientists
• Design efficient data flows, considering cost and performance tradeoffs with big data

Collaboration & Quality

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to produce well-designed technical solutions, clarifying ambiguous requirements and making informed technology/design decisions aligned with user needs
• Write maintainable, well-documented code; participate in code reviews and adhere to team development standards
• Deploy and troubleshoot solutions in multiple environments (Docker, AWS, etc.)

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate tools (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) for product enhancement
• Rapidly learn and adopt new technologies and frameworks as project needs evolve
• Collaborate with data scientists on AI/ML algorithms for trend prediction, issue detection, and data categorization
• Integrate LLM-powered features and ML models into product workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of relevant software engineering experience, preferably either backend or full-stack web development
• Proficiency with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with RESTful API development, integration, and security
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with at least one relational database system
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD best practices
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• A passion for emerging AI technologies and an understanding of the current offerings from leading AI platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React, Vue, Angular or equivalent web framework
• Familiarity with Python Pandas or similar data analysis tools
• Experience developing Ontologies and relational data architecture
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECR, ECS)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Benefits

• Great benefits from day one: medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Strong training, development, and competitive pay
• Flexible PTO policy allows you to take time when you need it—no accrual required

Company Description

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility.

• Over 200K operator locations across North America
• Over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume
• Commitment to foodservice excellence in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software