Software Engineer II – Python and Generative AI

Job Description We are looking for a skilled and curious mid-level Python Developer with hands-on experience in AI / Generative AI technologies to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers who can independently build production-grade backend systems while actively working with LLMs, AI APIs, and modern GenAI tooling. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to backend services and data pipelines while actively exploring how Generative AI capabilities can be integrated into real products. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys learning quickly, writing clean code, and working at the intersection of traditional software engineering and emerging AI technologies. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or Django)Build and integrate features powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, or similar)Design and implement prompt engineering strategies, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and agentic workflowsWork with vector databases and embeddings (e.g., pgvector, FAISS, Pinecone, or similar) to power search and retrieval use casesWrite clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, and participate in regular code reviewsCollaborate with product managers, architects, and senior engineers to translate requirements into technical solutionsOwn data processing, automation scripts, and integration pipelines end-to-endParticipate in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile environmentTroubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive performance and reliability improvementsStay curious and proactively evaluate and adopt new AI/GenAI tools, frameworks, and best practicesDocument technical work clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field2.5+ years of professional experience in software development, with Python as a primary languageStrong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithmsProven experience designing and building RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or Django)Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, or similar) in production or side projectsPractical experience with prompt engineering, embeddings, and RAG-based architectureProficiency in SQL and relational database conceptsExperience writing automated unit tests and ensuring code qualityStrong experience with Git and collaborative version control workflowsFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JiraSolid problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision About Us Our People, Our Culture For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. 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