Software Engineer - AI Development

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the global retail supply chain!   

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Software Engineer who is looking to specialize in Artificial Intelligence Development to join the Workbench Team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing AI-driven solutions that will drive efficiencies in our customer onboarding and validation processes. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion for cutting-edge AI technologies and thrives on pushing boundaries in a groundbreaking, innovative space, backed by a solid foundation in software engineering principles. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with the team to design, develop, test and debug scalable AI systems. 

• Stay on the cutting edge of AI technologies and methodologies, incorporating the latest advancements into engineering practices. 

• Write quality code and tests that are maintainable, accurate, well tested, and following best practices 

• Build services and components upon the latest frameworks, platforms and service providers 

• Monitor dashboards and respond to alerts and keep services running smoothly 

• Partner with experts in specialized areas like usability, cloud automation, and service reliability in a technically complex environment 

• Estimate work and timelines with reasonable accuracy and articulate reasoning behind estimates 

• Reduce the complexity of work through automation and scaling solutions  

• Monitor and help maintain health and availability of systems, apps, and related infrastructure  

• Experiment in leveraging AI to solve business or customer problems. 

Location: 

Minneapolis Office - Hybrid work but 2 days per month in the office 

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of related experience; a Master’s degree plus at least 1 year of related experience; a PhD without experience; or equivalent education and experience   

• Experience with Python (or Java), Databricks, Cloud technologies and utilizing AI-powered developer tools (e.g. Git-Hub Copilot, Cursor) while staying stay on top of AI trends and concepts 

• Understands how AI and ML technologies (e.g., generative AI, predictive models, natural language processing) apply to product and engineering concepts  

• Proven experience writing quality code and tests that are maintainable, accurate, well-tested, and follow best practices  

• Hands-on experience with software development practices and can develop applications that are diverse in scope where good judgement and problem-solving skills  

• Team player with strong communication skills to proactively communicate status and risks within their team    

• Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently and to work Autonomously 

Nice To Have Experience:  

• AI agent basics 

• MCP servers, clients, and using MCPs as agent tools 

• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector stores, GraphRAG 

• AI-enhanced workflows such as spec-driven development. 

• Front end experience with Javascript 

What We Offer: 

At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.  

The annual salary range for this role is: $93,600 - $114,400. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the factors listed above and may fall anywhere within the range.   

Additionally, you may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if granted, is based on individual and/or organizational performance.  

SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.   

Commitment to our Employees: 

At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. 

We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.