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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LLMsEmbeddingsXAIChatbotsAI AssistantsForecastingDashboardsMachine LearningAI/ML

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer, AI position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What technical skills are required for this role?

The role requires skills in Python, TypeScript, and Node.js for building scalable backend services, along with experience integrating LLMs, vector stores, analytics engines, and cloud-native AWS tools like Lambda, SageMaker, Bedrock, and DynamoDB.

What is the company culture like at Cast & Crew?

Cast & Crew empowers creativity and supports the global entertainment industry, operating as a combined entertainment technology and services provider with a family of brands, positioning itself as a production’s best ally with the motto #OneCastOneCrew.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior AI Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate is a highly skilled engineer experienced across the full AI/ML stack, capable of hands-on development of AI features like context-aware chatbots and forecasting dashboards, with expertise in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, LLMs, and AWS tools.

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