Software Engineer II (AI Focus)
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About the role
We're looking for a Software Engineer II (AI Focus) to help build and expand AI capabilities within our core platform. This role is hands-on and focused on implementing production-ready AI features, including agent-based workflows and integrations with LLM providers. You'll work within a Microsoft-based, on-prem environment and contribute to building AI functionality that is secure, scalable, and reliable in real-world manufacturing settings. You'll partner with senior engineers and product teams to deliver AI-powered features, while continuing to grow your experience in modern AI systems and enterprise software development.
Responsibilities
- Quality, Security & Reliability
- Follow secure development best practices, including least privilege and data protection
- Implement validation, error handling, and safe access patterns
- Contribute to logging, monitoring, and observability for AI features
- Support testing efforts including:
- Unit and integration testing
- Validation of AI and tool interactions
- Team Collaboration & Growth
- Work closely with senior engineers to implement AI features aligned to product requirements
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team collaboration
- Assist with troubleshooting and support for AI-related functionality
- Continue developing skills in AI technologies, the TrakSYS™ platform, and manufacturing systems
- AI Development & Implementation
- Build AI capabilities within a Microsoft-based stack (ASP.NET, .NET services, SQL Server)
- Implement agentic workflows, including agent runtimes and orchestration logic
- Develop services that manage:
- Conversation and task state
- Tool execution and routing
- Retries, timeouts, and execution limits
- Integrate with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), including tool/function calling patterns
- Contribute to building and maintaining tool integrations, including:
- SQL Server queries and stored procedures
- Internal APIs and services
- File/report generation systems
- Required Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of software development experience
- Experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET)
- Familiarity with API design and integration (REST, JSON, etc.)
- Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases
- Understanding of software development best practices (testing, debugging, version control)
- Exposure to agentic AI systems, MCP, or similar tool/plugin frameworks
- Experience integrating with LLM APIs or working with AI/ML-powered features
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Requirements
- Familiarity with Azure OpenAI or other LLM platforms
- Experience with Semantic Kernel or similar frameworks
- Experience working in enterprise or on-prem environments
- Exposure to manufacturing or MES systems
Benefits
Additional Information
About Parsec Parsec Automation, LLC is a global leader in manufacturing operations management software. Recognized by Gartner, IDC, and numerous industry awards, Parsec's flagship MES platform, TrakSYS™, powers efficiency, quality, and compliance improvements at over 11,000 plants across 140+ countries. Manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Toyota, Procter & Gamble, Hershey, Siemens, and DuPont rely on TrakSYS to manage complex operations with clarity and precision. Parsec is backed by BVP Forge, part of the $20B Bessemer platform, known for supporting category-defining companies such as LinkedIn, Procore, Shopify, and Toast.
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