Staff Software Engineer (Agentic AI)

UKG is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to build and scale our agentic AI capabilities on Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) and other enterprise agentic platforms. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of highly complex agentic systems built on established AI platforms.

Requirements

• Agent Development: Design, build, and deploy production-grade AI agents using Google ADK and other agentic platforms (Anthropic Claude SDK, LangGraph, etc.)
• Platform Integration: Build agents that integrate with enterprise systems through tools, APIs, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
• Technical Strategy: Drive the technical strategy and vision for agentic AI initiatives and major projects
• Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-impact agent-powered projects on time and within budget
• Architectural Excellence: Architect, design, and develop complex agentic systems and applications built on Google ADK and similar platforms
• Service Health and Quality: Ensure the health and quality of agent-powered services, proactively identifying and addressing issues
• Agent Operations: Oversee agent deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Engineering Excellence Practices: Advocate for and implement best quality practices for agentic systems
• Testing: Build testable agents and agentic systems, define tests including agent evaluation and tool validation
• Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship and guidance on agent development
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging agentic AI technologies and platforms

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Performance-Based Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Unit Awards