LightSpeed Retail

Sr. LLM Application Engineer (AI Agents)

LightSpeed Retail$145K — $273K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in LLM application development with a focus on AI Agent architecture.
  • Deep understanding of AI Agent paradigms and RAG system optimization.
  • Passionate about enhancing business efficiency through AI, with strong self-learning and collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with Cloud Computing, IaaS/PaaS, and DevOps automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of agent-native platforms for R&D and governance.
  • Build and maintain enterprise-grade vertical domain knowledge bases.
  • Integrate LLM capabilities with internal tools and APIs to create intelligent components.
  • Drive implementation of generative AI technologies for engineering challenges.
  • Establish a centralized AI capability hub to enhance R&D efficiency.

Benefits

  • Eligible for sign-on payment and relocation package.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
  • Participate in the Company's 401(k) plan.
  • 15-25 days of vacation per year based on tenure.
  • Up to 13 holidays and 10 paid sick days per year.
Full Job Description
What the Role Entails
  • Platform Architecture Design: Lead the design and development of Agent-native platforms tailored for R&D availability, environment governance, and AIOps; drive the implementation of generative AI technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Knowledge Engineering: Build and maintain enterprise-grade vertical domain knowledge bases; implement advanced retrieval and integration strategies to empower intelligent agents with specialized domain expertise.
  • AI Capability Center: Integrate Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities with internal toolchains and standardized APIs; encapsulate these into reusable intelligent components to establish a centralized AI capability hub, boosting overall R&D and operational efficiency.


Who We Look For

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Core Experience: Proven experience in LLM application development, with a strong track record in AI Agent architecture or RAG system optimization.

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of AI Agent paradigms, RAG optimization, and standardized tool-use protocols; familiar with the entire pipeline from data processing and vectorization to intelligent generation.

Professionalism: Passionate about driving business efficiency through AI; excellent autonomous learning skills, logical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Domain Knowledge: Background in Cloud Computing, IaaS/PaaS, DevOps automation, or AI-driven R&D efficiency.

Collaborative Design: Familiar with Multi-Agent System (MAS) design and standardized agent-to-agent communication protocols/orchestration frameworks.

Community Contribution: Active contributor to open-source AI projects or a track record of high-quality technical publications in AI engineering.

Production Experience: Proven experience in leading or playing a key role in deploying production-grade AI Agent systems.

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $145,100.00 to $273,200.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

About LightSpeed Retail

LightSpeed Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale and e-commerce software provider for retailers and restaurateurs. The company was founded in 2005 by Dax Dasilva and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. LightSpeed Retail's platform allows businesses to manage their inventory, process transactions, and analyze sales data. The company's mission is to help businesses grow by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. LightSpeed Retail has raised over $290 million in funding from investors such as Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, iNovia Capital, and Accel Partners.
Learn more about LightSpeed Retail
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$18.4 billion
Industry
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+48.5%

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