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Blackbaud is hiring a Principal Software Engineer, GenAI. The role involves leading the design and implementation of Generative AI capabilities across Blackbaud’s product platform, shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and promoting best practices. The engineer will also collaborate with various teams to deliver AI-enabled features that enhance innovation for social good.

Highlights

Implement complex software systems integrating Generative AI capabilities.
Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code.
Lead cross-functional collaboration on technical solutions and project delivery.
Evaluate and improve AI-driven workflows and prompt performance.
Act as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment and monitoring.
8+ years of software engineering experience with Microsoft stack.
Proficiency in .NET Core, C#, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Starting base pay is $133,700 to $173,800.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement.

Principal Software Engineer, GenAI Full Description

Principal Software Engineer, GenAI

Remote, United States of America
Category Design, Engineering, and Product
Req IDR0012739 Remote: Yes

About the role:

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help lead the design and implementation of Generative AI capabilities across Blackbaud’s product platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact technical role where you’ll shape the architecture of AI features, mentor engineers, and guide the adoption of best practices that power innovation for social good.

What you’ll be doing:

Implement complex software systems integrating Generative AI capabilities
Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code
Lead cross-functional collaboration on technical solutioning and project delivery
Ensure performance, reliability, and security of AI-enabled features
Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows
Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences
Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring
Actively mentor and support the growth of other engineers
Maintain high quality development standards and practices
Contribute to the evolution of Blackbaud’s AI platform strategy

What we'll want you to have:

8+ years of experience in software engineering on the Microsoft stack, including leadership in AI-related projects
Deep understanding of .NET Core, C#, and modern web technologies
Proficiency in Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
Proven success building and deploying Generative AI features
Experience with prompt engineering and optimizing LLM behavior
Familiarity with SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and RESTful API development
Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong grasp of Agile methodology and continuous delivery practices

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Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

A notice to candidates: Recruitment Fraudulent Alert: Your personal information and online safety as a candidate mean a lot to us! At Blackbaud and our portfolio of companies, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official careers page at https://careers.blackbaud.com/us/en or our official LinkedIn page. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers, or conduct interviews via Skype. Anyone suggesting otherwise is not a representative of Blackbaud. If you are unsure if a message is from Blackbaud, please email blackbaudrecruiting@blackbaud.com. The starting base pay is $133,700.00 to $173,800.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program

Original Job Description

Principal Software Engineer, GenAI

Remote, United States of America
Category Design, Engineering, and Product
Req IDR0012739 Remote: Yes

About the role:

What you’ll be doing:

Implement complex software systems integrating Generative AI capabilities
Design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable code
Lead cross-functional collaboration on technical solutioning and project delivery
Ensure performance, reliability, and security of AI-enabled features
Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows
Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences
Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring
Actively mentor and support the growth of other engineers
Maintain high quality development standards and practices
Contribute to the evolution of Blackbaud’s AI platform strategy

What we'll want you to have:

8+ years of experience in software engineering on the Microsoft stack, including leadership in AI-related projects
Deep understanding of .NET Core, C#, and modern web technologies
Proficiency in Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
Proven success building and deploying Generative AI features
Experience with prompt engineering and optimizing LLM behavior
Familiarity with SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and RESTful API development
Experience with cloud-based AI infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong grasp of Agile methodology and continuous delivery practices

Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Blackbaud is a remote-first company which embraces a flexible remote work culture. Blackbaud supports hiring and career development for all roles from the location you are in today!

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program

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