Staples · 14 hours ago
Full Stack AI Engineer– Python + Pyspark
Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStaples is a leading retailer that values diversity and innovation. They are seeking a Full Stack AI Engineer to design and build scalable services and APIs that enhance digital experiences and optimize search functionalities using AI technologies.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications and services that power digital experiences and search-facing capabilities
Build and optimize backend systems, APIs, and microservices using modern programming languages and frameworks; ensure reliability, security, maintainability, and observability
Implement and enforce engineering best practices including automated testing, code reviews, secure coding, and performance profiling
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to support frequent, safe releases, ensuring SEO-critical requirements are validated automatically
Partner with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to refine requirements, estimate efforts, and deliver high-impact features on schedule
Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes
Implement technical SEO best practices (schema markup, metadata strategies, canonicalization, internal linking, crawl/index controls, and web performance optimization)
Establish automated checks and dashboards to monitor crawlability, index coverage, structured data validity, and search performance trends
Collaborate with content, marketing, and analytics partners to ensure code-level SEO enhancements support measurable business goals
Structure and optimize data for AI-driven answer engines and generative search platforms, implementing semantic markup and entity models to improve retrieval precision and answer coverage
Integrate AI/ML tools and implement feedback loops to continuously improve generative optimization performance
Mentor and train junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and lead project segments as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
5+ years' professional experience building and supporting production software systems (web applications, services, APIs, or microservices)
Ability to manage ambiguity in a rapidly changing search/AI landscape and convert uncertainty into structured plans
3+ years of coding experience utilizing: Python, Pyspark and Java
3+ years' experience designing and implementing backend services/APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) focused on scalability, reliability, and security
2+ years' hands-on experience implementing technical SEO in code (structured data/schema, metadata, crawl/index controls, site architecture, performance optimization)
Demonstrated experience with automated testing and code quality practices
Experience deploying and operating services in a cloud environment (AWS/Azure/GCP) and implementing CI/CD pipelines
Ability to define and instrument KPIs for technical initiatives (e.g., performance metrics, crawl/index coverage, structured data validity, error budgets)
Preferred
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex systems or major project segments
1+ year experience with AEO implementation patterns (semantic markup, entity modeling, knowledge panel/voice/assistant optimization, conversational intent alignment)
1+ year experience supporting GEO initiatives for LLM/generative search (e.g., RAG-friendly content/data structuring, generative output evaluation, feedback loops)
Experience with knowledge graphs or entity-resolution pipelines
Experience building SEO/AI optimization automation (auditing tools, validation pipelines, structured data testing, regression prevention)
Familiarity with information retrieval concepts and/or basic ML integration for optimization workflows
Proven track record leading a small project or major project segment through requirements, delivery planning, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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