Sr Principal Software Engineer, GenAI

Blackbaud is a company that powers social impact through purpose-driven technology and responsible AI. They are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Generative AI capabilities across their product platform, focusing on architecture, mentoring, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Implement complex software systems integrating Generative AI capabilities
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code
• Lead cross-functional collaboration on technical solutioning and project delivery
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security of AI-enabled features
• Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows
• Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences
• Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring
• Actively mentor and support the growth of other engineers
• Maintain high quality development standards and practices
• Contribute to the evolution of Blackbaud’s AI platform strategy

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering on the Microsoft stack, including leadership in AI-related projects
• Deep understanding of .NET Core, C#, and modern web technologies
• Proficiency in Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
• Proven success building and deploying Generative AI features
• Experience with prompt engineering and optimizing LLM behavior
• Familiarity with SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and RESTful API development
• Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong grasp of Agile methodology and continuous delivery practices