Direct Supply · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expDirect Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them. In the Staff Software Engineer position, you’ll play a critical role in shaping AI-first engineering practices and driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI capabilities across multiple teams.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the AI engineering strategy, embedding AI-first principles across teams and projects
Architect and scale AI-enhanced systems, integrating LLMs, agentic workflows, and composable architectures
Mentor engineers, sharing expertise in AI-first methodologies and best practices
Lead cross-functional AI initiatives, incorporating NLP, computer vision, and generative AI into products
Implement AI-powered developer tools to streamline development and boost efficiency
Drive experimentation and bridge the gap between AI research and production-ready applications
Partner with leadership to develop AI adoption roadmaps aligned with business objectives
Ensure security, scalability, and AI observability throughout the software lifecycle
Make key decisions on technical trade-offs, architecture, and AI tooling
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading AI-powered application development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Proven experience developing, deploying, and scaling AI-powered applications (provide examples of integrations using open models or APIs)
Expertise in designing AI-first architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and real-time AI workflows
Hands-on experience with LLMs, agentic AI models, and autonomous AI-driven workflows
Strong skills in AI model deployment, cost optimization, and fine-tuning
Deep understanding of security, compliance, and ethical considerations in AI development
Ability to mentor and influence senior engineers in AI-first development methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Technical expertise in AI integration across natural language processing, computer vision, and generative models
Preferred
Experience leading AI-first engineering transformations across teams
Contributions to open-source AI projects or AI thought leadership
Experience with agentic AI frameworks, composable AI solutions, and MLOps best practices
Industry engagement through conferences, research initiatives, or AI-first development communities
Cloud-native AI deployment experience (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms)
Benefits
Generous benefit package available.
Company
Direct Supply
The Direct Supply family of companies cares for every critical area of Senior Living, providing everything from equipment and eCommerce to
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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President & COO
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