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Emerson · 1 day ago

Principal Software Engineer - AI Adoption

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Engineer to independently develop advancements in AI adoption and internal development workflows. This role involves providing technical leadership, architecting AI solutions, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance development productivity and modernize engineering practices across the organization.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for software development workflow improvements, tools, and AI integration initiatives across R&D

Lead AI-assisted development initiatives including code review automation, and AI-powered development tools integration

Architect and implement AI solutions for software development workflows, including internal chat enhancements, MCP server integrations, and template-based chat deployments

Develop AI adoption strategies for software development efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI tools into existing Azure DevOps workflows and development ecosystems

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using AI for code security, automated testing, and development best practices

Mentor and guide engineering teams on AI tools, modern development practices, and workflow optimization

Stay current with AI and LLM landscape trends to inform technology strategy and tool selection

Qualification

AI development experienceAzure DevOpsPythonFull stack web developmentChatbot developmentCI/CD practicesAnalytical problem-solvingSense of ownershipCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

8+ years of experience in software development

US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Preferred

Experience with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and modern CI/CD practices

AI development experience

Understanding of AI and LLM landscape, including tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and similar platforms, as well as experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, knowledge base integration, and proficiency in prompt engineering

Experience with chatbot development, MCP servers, and AI tool integrations

Strong proficiency in Python and/or experience in full stack web development

Passionate about continuous improvement and workflow optimization