We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer II with a passion for Artificial Intelligence to help design, develop, and deploy intelligent applications and scalable machine learning systems. You will work closely with other developers, data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities into real-world applications.
As a mid-level contributor, you will have ownership over feature development, participate in architectural discussions, and ensure systems are performant, maintainable, and scalable.
This position requires a mix of strong technical and functional skills, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of agile software development practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions
- Build a solid AI-driven customer engagement product using the Google CES solution
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and deliver new features
- Optimize model performance and system latency across distributed environments
- Experience with API design and backend development using REST or gRPC
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and uphold coding best practices
- Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines and model deployment workflows
- Work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of software development experience
- Good hands-on experience on Python, JavaScript, GIT, NodeJS, and Code Blocks
- Experience with Google CES, along with prompt engineering, is an added advantage
- Experience with Google Cloud capabilities
- The person should be a strong team player
- The person should be in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and ready for the hybrid work culture (3 days in the office)
At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.
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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $100,246.00 - $164,689.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in Texas is $83,538 - $137,241 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty
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At Optimum, we’re not just connecting people – we’re transforming how they experience the world. With a footprint spanning 21 states and serving approximately 4.5 million residential and business customers, we're building the future of connectivity through innovative services like Optimum Fiber Internet, Optimum TV, and Optimum Mobile. This connectivity wouldn’t be possible without our tremendous workforce of driven employees who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for all of our customers and co-workers
We’re a team of bold thinkers, curious leaders, and collaborative problem-solvers, united by a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and impact. At Optimum, every voice matters, every idea counts, and every team member has the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference. From developing next-gen technology to bridging the digital divide to supporting education and emergency response efforts, we lead with purpose and heart. Our Be The Difference initiative drives us to make a positive impact, ensuring that our efforts resonate far and wide.
From our products and services to our community impact, we are creating connections, driving innovation and POWERING this world forward. You can be a part of an exciting and transformational workplace at Optimum. Join us to Be the Difference!
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Optimum is a family of brands covering the telecommunications, news, media and advertising spaces. There is overlap across all of our businesses and some roles offer the opportunity to support multiple brands!
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