[Remote] Software Engineer-AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. H&R Block is a leader in tax preparation and financial services, looking for a Software Engineer to join their AI Platforms Team. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying software components and solutions for AI platforms to enhance customer experiences. Responsibilities Under the guidance of a senior, lead, or principal software engineer, design, develop, and maintain software components and products that support H&R Block business applications Use tools, languages, coding standards, and best practices to develop new product features and maintain year over year product functionality and enhancements Create and execute unit tests and address defects Design, develop, and maintain software components Create and maintain documentation of design approaches Create and maintain documentation on internal architecture of the system under the guidance of senior or lead software engineer Participate in technical design and code reviews for all new enhancements and maintenance work delivered Under the guidance of the lead engineer or senior software engineer, understand business and functional requirements and produce technical specifications and product requirements Create, maintain, and execute unit test and alpha test plans Maintain current knowledge on the latest technologies relevant to the role regarding algorithms, language, design methodology, third party development tools, application platforms, hardware compatibility, and operating systems Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience 1-3 years of experience building software products & solutions Hands on experience working with: .NET, REST APIs, Cosmos and/or SQL server, Azure cloud platform & services Experience working with agile methodologies (SCRUM and/or Kanban) Experience with Azure DevOps platform including source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments Experience developing engineering solutions to meet functional & non-functional requirements Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills 1 year of experience building AI products & solutions Experience with the following: Azure SignalR service, Azure AI Services, LLMs and RAG-based Gen AI solutions Benefits Medical and prescription drug coverage H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan) Employee Assistance Program (virtual) fitness center programs Associate discount program Business Travel Accident Insurance Associate Tax Prep benefit Company Overview H&R Block is a tax solutions provider that offers tax returns, filings, and advisory services for individuals and businesses. It is a sub-organization of Ameriprise Financial. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship H&R Block has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.