Additional tasks may be assigned
Addendum
STAFF AI SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Design and build modular, headless AI backend services, advanced RAG architectures, and multi-agent orchestration workflows (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI).
Construct enterprise-grade Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateways, Application Programming Interface (API) integration/mediation layers, rate limiters, and security proxies that allow autonomous agents to safely read and write to enterprise systems.
Develop lightweight, streaming simulation frontends ("Dry-Run" interfaces) solely to validate agent behaviors, prompt strategies, and human-in-the-loop workflows during pilot discovery.
Collaborate with Applied/Data Science and Machine Learning specialists to fine-tune Small Language Models (SLMs), execute weight quantization (AWQ/GPTQ), and optimize GPU memory utilization for high-throughput inference.
Instrument distributed tracing, token utilization logging, and inference latency telemetry across the AI stack.
Package reusable code libraries, containerized microservices, and integration SDKs for domain delivery and implementation teams.
Architect resilient Compound AI Systems that orchestrate dynamic routing between deterministic APIs, specialized SLMs, and frontier LLMs.
Requirements
6+ years of demonstrated experience building and scaling production applications using foundation models, RAG, or agentic workflows
6+ years of experience integrating AI applications securely with enterprise data, APIs, and identity/access controls
4+ years of experience evaluating and optimizing AI application quality, latency, reliability, and cost
What Skills You Have
Required
6+ years of experience in software development
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Advanced knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas, and testing strategies
Experience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuning
Demonstrated experience working with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test-driven development
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
Familiarity and experie
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
