- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $118K–$177K per year
- 4+ years
The Senior AI Engineer role is a subject matter expert in applied AI and ML systems including generative and agentic technologies at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
Compensation
$117,700-$176,550 / year
Responsibilities
- Build and ship AI/GenAI enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value, from rapid full-stack prototypes that validate business demand to robust production systems that automate workflows and drive operational efficiency.
- Design and optimize generative AI systems, including LLM- and multi‑modal‑based agents, ensuring continuous alignment with user feedback and enterprise standards for safety, security, and accessibility.
- Make recommendations to identify high-impact AI opportunities, translate business needs into technical designs, and integrate solutions seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and data sources.
- Influence others to implement best practices for data residency, observability, model evaluation, and system reliability, ensuring AI systems meet enterprise compliance, performance, and cost-efficiency targets.
- Foster technical excellence and knowledge sharing by mentoring engineers, documenting and communicating complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, and contributing to a culture of continuous innovation and experimentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Nice to have: Generative AI (LLMs, multi modal models)
- Nice to have: ML/AI systems integration
- Nice to have: AI safety
Skills
Benefits
- Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off