Senior Software Engineer Artificial Intelligence

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in building the core backend services for our centralized AI platform. This role will focus on implementing backend APIs and services that power our agentic framework, helping teams across the company securely deploy and use AI agents through unified interfaces. The ideal candidate has strong Python skills, eagerness to learn, and interest in working with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain RESTful API endpoints for the AI platform.
• Build backend services in Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) to support agent lifecycle management and monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and optimize data access layers and schemas for AI agent operations.
• Assist in developing authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant features under guidance.
• Contribute to asynchronous processing systems for long-running AI agent workflows.
• Write clean, maintainable code and automated tests to ensure reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with modern Python frameworks and AI/agentic development practices.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting. 
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience, ideally with Python.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with one or more Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST Framework, Flask).
• Basic experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and automated testing.
• Interest in AI/agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen) and willingness to learn.

Cognitive / Mental Requirements:

• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team with a sense of urgency.
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Be value-driven, understand that success is based on the impact of your work rather than its complexity or the level of effort.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $134,000 to $165,000 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting: 5/27/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 8/27/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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