Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML (Context Services) at Cognite

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 110, 153);">What Cognite is:</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 41, 255);">Relentless</span> <span style="color: rgb(102, 110, 153);">to achieve</span></span></h1> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cognite operates at the forefront of <strong>industrial digitalization, building AI</strong>, and data solutions that solve the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low-code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward - not backwards - you’ll feel right at home here.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our <a href="https://www.cognite.com/en/company/newsroom/cognite-s-industrial-ai-momentum-soars-driving-ecosystem-impact-at-global-conference">Moonshot</a> is bold: Unlock $100B in customer value by 2035, and redefine how global industry works. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we will forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.</span></p> <p><br><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="708"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div> <p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p>We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the production systems for our Context Services team. You will serve as the bridge between our Applied Scientists/AI Engineers and the central Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will focus on turning complex analytical solutions—ranging from traditional ML/DL models to modern LLM agents—into highly reliable, production-grade software services.</p> </div> <div> <h1><span style="font-size: 24pt;">The <span style="color: rgb(0, 41, 255);">Impact</span> you bring to Cognite</span></h1> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Architecture &amp; Scale:</strong> Design robust system architectures and develop low-latency APIs/services capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users with sub-second response times.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Problem Solving:</strong> Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and AI teams to translate complex industrial data problems into scalable solutions.</li> <li><strong>AI &amp; LLM Orchestration:</strong> Architect frameworks for model serving, vector databases, and agentic workflows (LLM agents), ensuring reliable state management and prompt tracking.</li> <li><strong>Platform Integration:</strong> Act as the technical liaison with the central Platform team, leveraging core infrastructure to build reliable AI pipelines and workflows.</li> <li><strong>Innovation:</strong> Drive technical innovation through research, prototyping, and potential contributions to open-source initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 6–10 years of industry experience in Software Engineering, Backend Engineering, or Systems Engineering, with exposure to AI, ML, or LLM-based production systems.</li> <li><strong>Programming:</strong> Strong proficiency in Python and experience building high-concurrency applications, asynchronous programming, or REST/gRPC APIs.</li> <li><strong>Systems:</strong> Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and modern deployment environments (such as Kubernetes or cloud platforms).</li> <li><strong>AI Knowledge:</strong> Familiarity with the broader AI lifecycle—including traditional model registries, vector databases, or LLM evaluation frameworks—is a major plus, but a strong ability to learn new paradigms is essential.</li> </ul> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="color: rgb(102, 110, 153); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Learn more about us</strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><img style="max-width: 100%;"></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.cognite.com/en/resources/blog/key-highlights-from-impact-2025">Impact 2025</a></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.cognite.com/en/company/newsroom/cognite-s-industrial-ai-momentum-soars-driving-ecosystem-impact-at-global-conference">Cognite's Industrial AI: Moonshot</a></span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re globally recognized domain experts with an international presence that spans Phoenix, Houston, Oslo Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></em></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.</em></span></div></div>