Software Developer III - AI Development

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Software Developer III, you will lead the design, development, testing, debugging and documentation for enterprise software solutions. You will define technology strategy and set the technical direction for software projects while serving as a mentor to others on the team. The ability to prioritize projects and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization are keys to success!

• Leads the design and implementation of sophisticated software features and modules, including hands-on development, testing, and debugging
• Collaborates with multi-functional teams to define technical requirements
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
• Contributes to the documentation of software solutions and processes
• Working knowledge of Agentic AI development concepts, including spec-driven development approaches (e.g., defining, testing, and iterating against structured specifications) and familiarity with agent-based or orchestrated workflow patterns
• Practical familiarity with enterprise AI platforms and governance practices, including model lifecycle management, monitoring, and use of centralized platforms or control planes with defined governance guardrails and policy considerations
• Demonstrates initiative to stay current with AI technologies, with evidence of applying new tools, techniques, or frameworks in development projects
• Preferred: Experience building AI-driven solutions or agents using platforms such as Microsoft AI Foundry, Databricks Genie, Google Vertex AI, or similar enterprise AI development environment
• Working knowledge of Agentic AI development concepts, including spec-driven development approaches (e.g., defining, testing, and iterating against structured specifications) and familiarity with agent-based or orchestrated workflow patterns
• Practical familiarity with enterprise AI platforms and governance practices, including model lifecycle management, monitoring, and use of centralized platforms or control planes with defined governance guardrails and policy considerations
• Demonstrates initiative to stay current with AI technologies, with evidence of applying new tools, techniques, or frameworks in development projects
• Preferred: Experience building AI-driven solutions or agents using platforms such as Microsoft AI Foundry, Databricks Genie, Google Vertex AI, or similar enterprise AI development environments 
• Other duties as assigned

• Required: High school diploma/GED, vocational/technical/ business school, and a minimum of eight (8) years of software development experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science or related field

• Demonstrates outstanding organizational/communication skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
• Proven experience in leading software projects
• Proficiency in querying and crafting databases

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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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