Parsec Automation, LLC · 12 hours ago
Lead AI Developer (Hybrid)
Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expParsec Automation, LLC is a global leader in manufacturing operations management software, recognized for its flagship MES platform, TrakSYS™, which enhances efficiency and compliance in manufacturing. The Lead AI Developer will architect and implement advanced AI capabilities within the Microsoft-based platform, focusing on building production-grade AI functionality and providing technical leadership across AI initiatives.
SoftwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define the reference architecture for AI capabilities within an on-prem Microsoft stack (ASP.NET, .NET services, SQL Server)
Design and implement a production-grade agent runtime integrated into web and service layers with clear boundaries, policy controls, and auditability
Build agent/orchestrator services to manage:
Conversation and task state
Tool routing and execution
Retries, timeouts, and step limits
Integrate with hosted LLM providers (Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, others) using function/tool calling patterns and response quality guardrails
Establish patterns for MCP servers/clients, tool contracts (schemas, semantics), versioning, and backward compatibility
Build and maintain locally hosted MCP tool servers to securely access:
SQL Server (stored procedures, parameterized queries, row limiting)
Internal REST APIs and service endpoints
File/report generation subsystems
Implement safety boundaries (read-only vs. gated write tools), validation layers, and consistent error handling
Design and implement human-in-the-loop workflows for sensitive actions, including confirmations, approvals, and UI transparency
Ensure secure-by-design principles including:
Least privilege access
Data minimization
Secrets management
Environment configuration standards
Audit logging of tool calls and outputs
Build comprehensive observability (structured logging, tracing, metrics, dashboards)
Develop and maintain a strong testing strategy (unit, integration, contract testing, simulated tool failures)
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across AI development initiatives
Lead architecture discussions, conduct design/code reviews, and drive implementation to completion
Partner with Product Management to translate prioritized use cases into an actionable AI roadmap aligned to platform constraints and release cadence
Create developer documentation and “golden path” templates for building new agents and tools
Support on-prem deployment design (upgrade paths, rollback strategies, diagnostics)
Assist implementation and support teams in troubleshooting AI-related issues
Continue expanding expertise in relevant technologies, the TrakSYS™ platform, and manufacturing domain concepts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
7+ years of professional software development experience, including production distributed systems
Strong .NET experience (C#, ASP.NET, Windows Services and/or .NET Worker Services)
Microsoft SQL Server experience (schema design, safe query patterns, stored procedures/views, performance fundamentals)
Experience integrating with LLM APIs and implementing production-grade tool/function calling patterns
Experience designing API/tool contracts (schemas, versioning, error handling, idempotency, pagination/limits)
Solid understanding of security fundamentals (authentication, authorization, least privilege, secrets management, threat modeling)
Ability to lead architecture discussions and produce clear technical designs
Familiarity with Windows client/server environments and on-prem deployment considerations
Preferred
Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar plugin/tool ecosystems
Experience with Semantic Kernel and/or Microsoft.Extensions.AI in .NET applications
Experience deploying enterprise software
Familiarity with manufacturing/MES concepts (ISA-95 hierarchies, production events, downtime, quality workflows)
Experience with Azure (identity, networking, OpenAI service integration, monitoring)
Experience implementing policy and guardrail layers (approval flows, content filtering, RAG constraints)
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Variable Bonus based on company and individual performance
401(k) with company match
100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employees
Flexible vacation / PTO
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan available for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Outstanding team environment
Company
Parsec Automation, LLC
Parsec Automation, LLC (Parsec) is the developer of TrakSYS™, the leading real-time operations & performance management software.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
BVP Forge
2023-07-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Eddy Azad
CEO
Amin Shahidi
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Recent News
2025-10-31
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