AI/ML Staff Software Development Engineer at IBM

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at Apptio, you will work closely with the Engineering team, Product Managers, and Designers in helping our customers discover new savings opportunities in hybrid cloud environments. You will help design and engineer efficient and resilient software products that run at ‘cloud-scale’. You will participate in design, architecture, and code reviews, foster collaboration, and guide the team through roadmap deliverables and other technical challenges. Above all, you will work as a technical leader to provide our customers with a great product while helping to grow a strong engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Understand the on-going work and priorities within the team and help plan for the upcoming tasks within the sprint and beyond.
• Partner with the product team to understand the problem space, the competitive landscape, and constraints and help deliver engineering solutions that work both for the customer and IBM.
• Participate in design/code reviews, collaborate, provide direction, and implement features.
• Lead by example in writing high quality secure code, improve test coverage, and ensure performance and observability.
• Join daily standups to discuss project status, new projects, and blocking issues.
• Help lead communities of practice, technical lunch & learn sessions, and engineering book clubs to continue learning.
• Mentor junior team members.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Solid professional software development experience.
• Solid experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, Machine Learning, Java, Go, Scala, C++, or C#.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, including Agile/Kanban, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Familiarity with cloud-based integration platforms and services.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach to development.

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

• Solid professional software development experience.
• Solid experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems with some directly focused on Data Integration.
• Experienced with modern API design and implementations, preferably in Java.
• Advanced understanding of data governance, security, and privacy considerations related to data integration.
• Experience with Linux-based integrated development environments, or equivalent (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA).
• Exceptional customer focus, ownership, and drive.
• Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership.
• Experience in mentoring, recruiting, and team-building.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced knowledge/education in engineering, particularly Big Data.