Lead Full Stack Engineer, AI

Hi, We're Centerfield! Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such asBusiness.comandBroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles. The Opportunity... At Centerfield, we’re building smarter, faster, and more scalable platforms - and we want you to lead the way. As a Lead .NET Full Stack Engineer, you’ll design and deliver high-impact applications, guide technical direction, and mentor a talented team of engineers. This is a role for someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives in modern cloud environments, and wants their work to make a direct impact on millions of users. How You'll Contribute... • Drive technical initiatives while staying hands-on in development • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions • Mentor and support junior developers through coaching and collaboration • Define and drive system architecture and design for scalable, high-performance applications • Document development phases and monitor systems for quality and goals alignment • Refine team processes and best practices • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve our platforms What We're Looking For... • Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), REST & RPC APIs, and database design • Strong proficiency in C# & .NET • Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience with Service-Oriented Architectures and/or MicroServices. • Clear understanding of software engineering design principles and working knowledge of commonly used design patterns • Messaging & queues/event streams (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS) • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices • Experience with Redis • Strong interpersonal presence with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration across teams • Clear technical communicator - able to whiteboard ideas on the fly, translate concepts into digital diagrams, and produce roadmaps that guide execution. • Curious, passionate, teachable, continuous learning mindset (especially with how fast things move). Bonus Points... • Experience with Python, Node.js, or JavaScript • Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, etc • Experience with building applications using machine learning and artificial intelligence. • Understanding of the MCP vs A2A frameworks. • Understanding of AI agents vs RAG • Understanding of semantic search approaches, vector databases, and libraries such as Redis VL or Pinecone • Understanding of prompt engineering basics. • Understanding of transformers, embeddings, and parameters when working with agentic frameworks. • Chatbot experience working with inferences, pattern recognition, reasoning, generative, and multi-modal. • Experience with training and optimization tactics such as fine-tuning, feedback loops, reinforcement, data labeling, and tagging. • Understanding of tools such as Cursor, Claude, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. Life at Centerfield... • This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to come into our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus • Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it! • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave • 401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1 • Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills • Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks • Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA) • Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks • Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training) • Free onsite gym + locker rooms • Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.) • Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.) • Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within! #LI-Hybrid #LI-AA1 To learn more, visit usHere. Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/. Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Compensation Range: $140K - $170K