Senior Innovation AI Developer

*Benefits *
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U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

*Summary Of Position *
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Senior Innovation AI Developers are technical leaders responsible for defining AI strategy, architecture, and best practices across multiple projects. They drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and translating business problems into AI-powered software solutions for industrial environments. This role serves as the technical authority for complex systems spanning edge, embedded, and cloud. Senior AI Developers shape team direction, mentor developers, lead cross-functional initiatives, and represent Denali externally. They champion operational efficiency by establishing AI-assisted development practices and building automation frameworks.

*Essential Functions *
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Technical Strategy & Architecture
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• Define AI architecture and technical standards for complex multi-component systems
• Make build vs. buy decisions for AI infrastructure and tooling
• Design systems for scalability, reliability, and offline/edge operation
• Lead technical due diligence on vendors and emerging technologies

*Innovation & Research *
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• Drive R&D initiatives aligned with business strategy
• Translate business problems into AI solution approaches
• Represent Denali at conferences and build external reputation

*Leadership *
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• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams
• Mentor developers at all levels in technical and career growth
• Lead hiring efforts and drive engineering culture improvements

*Customer Engagement *
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• Partner with customers to co-develop solutions for industrial use cases
• Present to executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Lead high-stakes customer demonstrations and pilot deployments

*Competencies *
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• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness
• Drives Results
• Plans and Prioritizes
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development

*Work Environment *
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This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

*Physical Demands *
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This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

*Required Education And Experience *
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Bachelor's required. Master's or PhD preferred.

5-8+ years in AI/software development with a track record of technical leadership and shipped production systems

*Qualifications *
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Software Engineering:

• Expert in Python; proficient in C++, Go, Rust, Java
• Deep expertise in architecture, system design, and distributed systems
• Expert in DevOps, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes

AI/ML Expertise:

• Expert across PyTorch/TensorFlow with production ML experience
• Deep expertise in 3+ AI domains: CV, NLP/LLMs, VLMs, generative AI
• Expert in agentic AI architectures and multi-agent frameworks

Edge & Industrial:

• Expert in edge AI: Jetson, industrial IPCs, embedded platforms
• Deep model optimization: quantization, TensorRT, OpenVINO
• Experience with industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT), PLCs

Leadership:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Executive communication skills
• Hiring and team building experience

Desired:

• Published research, patents, or open-source contributions
• Conference speaking or industry thought leadership

*AAP/EEO Statement *
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3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

*Other Duties *
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.