Staff Software Engineer (Onsite - AZ)
MOGEL, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Staff Software Engineer - AI Systems (Financial Platforms)
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule:
In-office Monday through Friday, with approximately one work-from-home day per month
Compensation:
$150,000 - $170,000 base salary plus bonus potential
Benefits:
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
About the Opportunity
MOGEL RPO is partnering with
our client , a leading financial analytics and technology organization, to hire a
Staff Software Engineer
to build next-generation AI-powered workflows in a high-impact, client-facing environment.
This is a hands-on, senior IC role focused on applying LLMs and agentic AI to real-world business processes. You'll work closely with domain experts to transform complex workflows into AI-driven systems with Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) controls-enhancing efficiency while preserving critical human judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business/domain experts to analyze and redesign complex workflows
Build agentic AI systems with clear human review and approval steps
Develop RAG pipelines and vector-based retrieval systems
Design and deploy backend services (Python / APIs) on AWS
Work with Lambda, APIs, and databases (Postgres, DynamoDB, etc.)
Containerize and deploy services using Docker
Build simple React interfaces for human review and approvals
Monitor AI systems, improve performance, and iterate in production
Focus on real adoption and measurable impact, not just delivery
What We're Looking For
8-12 years of software engineering experience
Strong backend development skills (Python, Java, or similar)
Experience working with
non-technical stakeholders or domain experts
Exposure to
LLMs / AI systems in production
(RAG, prompt engineering, etc.)
Experience with
AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM)
Familiarity with
workflow automation tools (N8N, UiPath, etc.)
is a plus
Basic knowledge of
React
for building internal tools
Comfortable working in
ambiguous, evolving problem spaces
Nice to Have
Experience in
financial services, consulting, or complex workflows
Exposure to
vector databases / embeddings / AI pipelines
Experience building
human-in-the-loop systems
What Success Looks Like
AI solutions are
actively used by teams and drive efficiency
Workflows become
faster without compromising accuracy or control
Systems balance
automation with human judgment
Why Join
Work on
cutting-edge AI (LLMs + agentic workflows)
High visibility role with
direct impact on business outcomes
Strong collaboration with
domain experts and leadership
Opportunity to shape how
AI is applied in real-world workflows
About MOGEL RPO
MOGEL RPO partners with innovative companies to provide specialized recruitment and talent advisory services, particularly within technology and education sectors. We work closely with our clients to identify and attract high-impact talent for complex and mission-critical roles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MOGEL RPO and our clients are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics.
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Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Schedule:
In-office Monday through Friday, with approximately one work-from-home day per month
Compensation:
$150,000 - $170,000 base salary plus bonus potential
Benefits:
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
About the Opportunity
MOGEL RPO is partnering with
our client , a leading financial analytics and technology organization, to hire a
Staff Software Engineer
to build next-generation AI-powered workflows in a high-impact, client-facing environment.
This is a hands-on, senior IC role focused on applying LLMs and agentic AI to real-world business processes. You'll work closely with domain experts to transform complex workflows into AI-driven systems with Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) controls-enhancing efficiency while preserving critical human judgment.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business/domain experts to analyze and redesign complex workflows
Build agentic AI systems with clear human review and approval steps
Develop RAG pipelines and vector-based retrieval systems
Design and deploy backend services (Python / APIs) on AWS
Work with Lambda, APIs, and databases (Postgres, DynamoDB, etc.)
Containerize and deploy services using Docker
Build simple React interfaces for human review and approvals
Monitor AI systems, improve performance, and iterate in production
Focus on real adoption and measurable impact, not just delivery
What We're Looking For
8-12 years of software engineering experience
Strong backend development skills (Python, Java, or similar)
Experience working with
non-technical stakeholders or domain experts
Exposure to
LLMs / AI systems in production
(RAG, prompt engineering, etc.)
Experience with
AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM)
Familiarity with
workflow automation tools (N8N, UiPath, etc.)
is a plus
Basic knowledge of
React
for building internal tools
Comfortable working in
ambiguous, evolving problem spaces
Nice to Have
Experience in
financial services, consulting, or complex workflows
Exposure to
vector databases / embeddings / AI pipelines
Experience building
human-in-the-loop systems
What Success Looks Like
AI solutions are
actively used by teams and drive efficiency
Workflows become
faster without compromising accuracy or control
Systems balance
automation with human judgment
Why Join
Work on
cutting-edge AI (LLMs + agentic workflows)
High visibility role with
direct impact on business outcomes
Strong collaboration with
domain experts and leadership
Opportunity to shape how
AI is applied in real-world workflows
About MOGEL RPO
MOGEL RPO partners with innovative companies to provide specialized recruitment and talent advisory services, particularly within technology and education sectors. We work closely with our clients to identify and attract high-impact talent for complex and mission-critical roles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MOGEL RPO and our clients are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics.
#LI-CG1