TMS International

Senior AI Software Engineer | AI Agents | Python | F2F Interview in NJ

TMS International$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python; FastAPI preferred.
  • Proven track record in building and deploying production AI Agents.
  • Familiarity with frameworks like LangGraph and LangChain.
  • Expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Agent Architecture.
  • Experience with Vector Databases like Pinecone or FAISS.
  • Comprehensive understanding of AI security principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop enterprise-scale Agentic AI solutions.
  • Build AI Agents capable of multi-step task execution and planning.
  • Develop reusable AI Agent frameworks and RAG pipelines.
  • Create secure AI services with guardrails and fault tolerance.
  • Implement LLMOps for performance monitoring and observability.
  • Collaborate effectively with Product Managers and Data Scientists.
  • Optimize AI solutions for scalability and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
  • 12+ month contract duration designed for stability.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse teams.
  • Focus on secure and responsible AI development.
Full Job Description
Role: Senior AI Software Engineer (Agentic AI / AI Agents)
Location: Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Months

Interview: In-Person

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior AI Software Engineer with strong experience in designing, building, and deploying production-grade Agentic AI systems. The ideal candidate should have expertise in developing AI Agents capable of multi-step reasoning, tool orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and secure enterprise AI solutions.

This is NOT a traditional Java/.NET Full Stack or chatbot integration role. We are specifically looking for engineers with real-world production experience building AI Agents using Python and modern Agentic AI frameworks.

Required Skills
  • 5-10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and backend development (FastAPI preferred).
  • Experience building and deploying production AI Agents / Agentic AI applications.
  • Strong experience with LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar AI Agent frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • AI Agent Architecture
    • Multi-Agent Systems
    • Tool Calling / Function Calling
    • Agent Memory
    • Prompt Engineering
    • Embeddings
  • Experience with Vector Databases such as Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, ChromaDB, or Azure AI Search.
  • Experience deploying LLM applications using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Google Vertex AI, or Llama models.
  • Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, LLMOps, Monitoring & Observability.
  • Experience working on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of AI Security, Guardrails, Prompt Injection Protection, PII Handling, RBAC, and Responsible AI.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop enterprise-scale Agentic AI solutions.
  • Build AI Agents capable of planning, reasoning, tool usage, and multi-step task execution.
  • Develop reusable AI Agent frameworks, SDKs, and RAG pipelines.
  • Build secure AI services with proper guardrails, approval workflows, retries, and fault tolerance.
  • Implement production LLMOps, monitoring, evaluation, observability, and performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable AI platforms.

Preferred Experience
  • LangGraph
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • AI Agent Evaluation Frameworks
  • Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, or other regulated industry experience


Qualifications

Additional Information

About TMS International

TMS International is a provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills around the world. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. TMS International offers a range of services, including scrap management, raw material procurement, and slag handling and processing. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the steel, aluminum, and other metals industries. TMS International is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the development of new technologies to improve efficiency.
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1926

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