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POSITION TITLE: Senior Software Engineer - AI & Workflow Automation
Location: Hybrid / Remote

About the Role

We're building a small, focused engineering team to use AI, intelligent agents, and automation to transform manual business workflows into efficient, scalable systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and building the systems that make this possible - from automating unstructured data intake to integrating AI-driven logic into existing backend workflows. You'll collaborate closely with the Tech Lead, operations, and other engineers to deliver production-ready automation tools that make a measurable impact.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who loves solving open-ended problems, working with emerging technologies, and bringing ideas from prototype to production.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop automation solutions that leverage AI models, rules engines, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Integrate AI-driven components with internal and external services through REST APIs, message queues, or event-driven systems.
• Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Experiment with AI/LLM APIs and frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face) to prototype intelligent agents and data extraction solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify automation opportunities and translate them into technical designs.
• Ensure quality and reliability, writing clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Support deployments and monitor production systems to ensure uptime and performance.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building RESTful APIs and backend systems (FastAPI, Flask, or Django).
• Experience integrating AI/ML frameworks or APIs (e.g., OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI).
• Solid understanding of data modeling, asynchronous programming, and microservice architecture.
• Experience automating or optimizing complex workflows (e.g., using NLP, OCR, or RPA).
• Proficiency in writing robust tests and working within CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving ability and curiosity about applying AI to real-world use cases.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with LLMs or AI agents in production.
• Familiarity with workflow engines (Temporal, Step Functions, Airflow).
• Exposure to data transformation, labeling, or prompt design.
• Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Prior experience in enterprise automation or backend system integration.

About the Company
Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video, and online content. Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world's most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented individuals, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com. We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.

Diversity Statement
Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California and the base pay range for this role is $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Actual amounts will vary depending on education, skills, experience, and geographic location.