Senior Software Engineer, AI at Cast & Crew

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of professional software engineering experience, with significant hands-on AI/ML application development
  • Strong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, and Node.js, including experience building and integrating backend APIs
  • Experience building with LLMs, embeddings, and prompt engineering, especially for chat, recommendations, or summarization tasks
  • Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar frameworks for managing long-lived AI context
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and data technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB)
  • Passion for delivering intuitive, AI-enhanced user experiences through strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building AI features in productized environments—such as guided workflows, task automation, or user-facing insights
  • Familiarity with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop context-aware AI assistants and chatbots that help users navigate complex workflows and answer domain-specific questions
  • Build AI-guided task assistants that proactively surface recommendations, fill in missing data, or automate next steps in real-time
  • Implement explainable AI (XAI) features that help users understand insights, predictions, or system decisions transparently
  • Develop AI-driven dashboards and prediction engines that provide instant insights into user actions, financial trends, labor forecasts, and potential compliance risks
  • Build self-service AI tools that allow users to ask natural language questions of their data and receive visual, interpretable responses
  • Collaborate with UX and product teams to embed these insights directly into the application experience
  • Build scalable backend services in Python, TypeScript, and Node.js, integrating with LLMs, vector stores, and analytics engines
  • Use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to manage and preserve context across chat, prediction, and recommendation workflows
  • Leverage cloud-native tools (AWS Lambda, SageMaker, Bedrock, DynamoDB) to deploy and scale AI features
  • Write clean, production-quality code and participate in architectural reviews, technical design, and agile ceremonies
  • Work closely with data scientists, designers, and other engineers to prototype and ship AI-powered product experiences
  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI tools, LLM frameworks, and APIs to push the product’s intelligence capabilities forward

Skills

LLMs
Embeddings
XAI
Chatbots
AI Assistants
Forecasting
Dashboards
Machine Learning
AI/ML

Cast & Crew

Digital solutions for entertainment production management

About Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew provides a range of digital solutions tailored for the entertainment industry, focusing on production management for film, television, and live events. Their tools help streamline administrative tasks such as payroll, human resources, and production management, making it easier for production companies, studios, and independent filmmakers to operate efficiently. The company's offerings include payroll management tools, purchase order management, screenwriting software, and digital onboarding solutions, all designed to simplify complex processes. Unlike many competitors, Cast & Crew emphasizes a comprehensive suite of services that integrate various aspects of production management, ensuring accurate and timely payments, efficient document handling, and insightful data reporting. The goal of Cast & Crew is to enhance the operational efficiency of entertainment productions while supporting the industry, including initiatives for the Canadian entertainment sector.

Burbank, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1976Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Family-leave time off
401(K)
Hybrid & remote work flexibility
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness programs

Risks

Shift towards blockchain solutions may disrupt traditional services like Cast & Crew.
WGA strike in 2023 causes production delays, impacting Cast & Crew's revenue.
AI-driven scriptwriting tools threaten traditional software like Final Draft.

Differentiation

Cast & Crew offers 24/7 online support and electronic payroll interfacing.
PSL3 software integrates internet convenience into production accounting.
Cast & Crew's staff expertise is a hallmark of their service quality.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote production tools boosts Cast & Crew's digital solutions.
Expansion of tax incentive programs enhances demand for tax credit management services.
Rise of independent creators increases need for scalable production management solutions.

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