Lead Software Engineer, AI Agents & Orchestration

About The Company Allegion, headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, is a global leader in security products and solutions, dedicated to creating peace of mind by pioneering safety and security innovations. With more than 40 trusted brands and a workforce exceeding 14,000 employees worldwide, Allegion operates in over 130 countries, delivering high-quality security solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional customers. The company’s commitment to excellence and innovation has earned it recognition such as the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for multiple consecutive years, highlighting its dedication to employee engagement and building a positive workplace culture. Allegion’s mission is to help keep people safe where they live, work, and visit, continuously advancing security technology to meet evolving needs. About The Role The Lead Software Engineer, AI Agents & Orchestration, plays a pivotal role within Allegion’s Global Software Solutions Engineering team. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and operationalizing scalable AI orchestration frameworks that integrate multiple AI models, agents, tools, and enterprise applications. The role involves leading the development of AI workflows, data pipelines, and governance protocols that enable secure, auditable, and efficient AI-driven business outcomes. Operating at the intersection of software engineering, artificial intelligence, and data engineering, the successful candidate will spearhead initiatives to build intelligent, agentic systems that automate complex operational processes and enhance enterprise data utilization. This role is critical in accelerating Allegion’s adoption of AI-enabled capabilities, ensuring these systems are reliable, secure, and compliant with governance standards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or related field5-7 years of experience in Data Engineering, AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, or Software EngineeringProficiency in Python, SQL, APIs, and cloud-native architecturesExperience with large-scale data pipelines and distributed data processing solutionsProven ability to design, deploy, and maintain RESTful APIs and web services at scaleStrong communication skills and stakeholder collaboration experienceDemonstrated ability to independently drive projects from conception to production deploymentKnowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, AI observability, and governance frameworks (preferred)Experience with frameworks such as LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, LangChain (preferred)Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, Kafka, AirflowUnderstanding of Responsible AI, data governance, and model risk management (preferred) Responsibilities Own and define the technical vision and architecture for the AI Workload Orchestration PlatformDesign and develop orchestration frameworks that coordinate multiple AI models, agents, tools, and APIsDevelop agent-to-agent and human-in-the-loop workflows to automate operational and analytical processesLead the implementation of AI context engineering strategies and agent architecturesCreate reusable orchestration patterns to enable rapid deployment of AI-enabled business capabilitiesBuild scalable data pipelines supporting AI, analytics, and agentic workflowsDesign data structures optimized for AI agent consumption within GSS applicationsDevelop reusable AI platform components supporting diverse use cases and business domainsImplement MLOps and LLMOps deployment, monitoring, versioning, and governance capabilitiesEstablish Responsible AI guardrails, governance controls, and risk management processesBuild AI observability, telemetry, evaluation, and performance measurement solutionsDesign and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures in collaboration with enterprise teamsLead cross-team architecture reviews and ensure alignment across infrastructure, software applications, and enterprise units Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverageUnlimited Paid Time Off to promote work-life balance401K retirement plan with a 6% company match and no vesting periodHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesShort-term and long-term disability insurance, fully paid by AllegionTerm life insurance with options for supplemental coverageTuition reimbursement programs to support ongoing educationVoluntary wellness programs with monetary rewards for participationEmployee discounts through Perks at WorkOpportunities for community involvement and giving backStrengths-based development and coaching through CliftonStrengths assessments Equal Opportunity Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for persons with disabilities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Our commitment is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our mission of creating a safer, more secure world.