Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This role stands out in the current SaaS landscape because it is explicitly about taking generative AI from experimentation into a shipped, integrated capability inside an established B2B product suite. As a founding member of a GenAI team, the work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and product delivery, where APIs, integration points, and operational reliability matter as much as model choice.
For a SaaS career, the durable value here is end to end ownership of AI features across the full lifecycle: prototyping, production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing performance and cost optimisation. The remit touches the core mechanics of modern SaaS delivery, including microservices, cloud deployment, CI/CD, and cross functional collaboration with product and design, which are transferable across AI enabled software companies regardless of domain.
The position is best suited to an engineer who prefers building production systems over standalone demos and is comfortable setting standards as well as writing code. It will appeal to someone who enjoys translating ambiguous product goals into measurable technical outcomes, and who wants their GenAI work to be judged by reliability, integration quality, and sustained usage in a live SaaS environment.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Software Engineer, Gen AI
Description
As the founding member of our Generative AI team, you will design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions that integrate with our existing B2B SaaS products. This role combines hands-on development with strategic leadership to build production-ready AI capabilities that deliver business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement generative AI solutions that integrate with our existing B2B SaaS applications
- Develop end-to-end AI systems from research and experimentation to production deployment
- Create APIs and integration points between AI capabilities and our product ecosystem
- Establish best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologies for AI development
- Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies and frameworks for business needs
- Collaborate with product, UX/UI, and data teams to deliver cohesive AI features
- Optimize AI system performance and resource utilization in production environments
- Implement monitoring and maintenance protocols for deployed AI solutions
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to shape the direction of AI integration across our product portfolio
- Significant autonomy and influence as the founding member of our AI team
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership to align AI initiatives with business strategy
- Growth potential as we expand our AI capabilities and team
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience across multiple technology stacks
- Strong Python programming skills
- Proficiency in TypeScript for frontend integration of AI features
- Proven experience developing and deploying generative AI applications in production environments
- Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), fine-tuning, and prompt engineering
- Knowledge of microservice architecture and cloud-based deployment
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and modern web development practices
- Solid software engineering fundamentals including version control, testing, and code review
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in B2B SaaS environments
- Knowledge of ML operations (MLOps) practices and tools
- Familiarity with vector databases and semantic search technologies
- Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and other advanced AI techniques
- Technical leadership experience
- Degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field
About Optibus:
Optibus is a unified software platform revolutionizing public transportation planning, scheduling, and operations in over 8,000 cities worldwide. Using AI, ML, and optimization algorithms, it empowers agencies to design more efficient, equitable, and sustainable transit networks, enhancing passenger access, reducing emissions, and improving driver conditions. With offices globally and a team of 350+ employees, Optibus fosters a collaborative culture centered on innovation, determination, and impact. As the first unicorn in public transportation technology, Optibus is driving the modernization of mass transit to make it the preferred choice for cities and passengers alike.
Why Join Optibus?
- Be part of a company revolutionizing public transportation with cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborate with global teams passionate about sustainability and innovation.
- Enjoy a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values growth and creativity.
- We offer a hybrid work environment, with employees expected to be in the office 3 days a week. The remaining days can be worked remotely to support work-life balance and flexibility.
Optibus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is our responsibility at Optibus to provide an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all. We will provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates in need of individualised support during the hiring process.
