Software Engineer II (AI Focus)

About Parsec 

Parsec Automation LLC is a global leader in manufacturing operations management software. Recognized by Gartner IDC and numerous industry awards Parsec’s flagship MES platform TrakSYS™ powers efficiency quality and compliance improvements at over 11000 plants across 140+ countries. Manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson Merck Toyota Procter & Gamble Hershey Siemens and DuPont rely on TrakSYS to manage complex operations with clarity and precision. 

Parsec is backed by BVP Forge part of the $20B Bessemer platform known for supporting category-defining companies such as LinkedIn Procore Shopify and Toast.  

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer II (AI Focus) to help build and expand AI capabilities within our core platform. 

This role is hands-on and focused on implementing production-ready AI features including agent-based workflows and integrations with LLM providers. You’ll work within a Microsoft-based on-prem environment and contribute to building AI functionality that is secure scalable and reliable in real-world manufacturing settings. 

You’ll partner with senior engineers and product teams to deliver AI-powered features while continuing to grow your experience in modern AI systems and enterprise software development. 

Key Responsibilities 

Quality Security & Reliability 

• Follow secure development best practices including least privilege and data protection 

• Implement validation error handling and safe access patterns 

• Contribute to logging monitoring and observability for AI features 

• Support testing efforts including: 

• Unit and integration testing 

• Validation of AI and tool interactions 

Team Collaboration & Growth 

• Work closely with senior engineers to implement AI features aligned to product requirements 

• Participate in code reviews design discussions and team collaboration 

• Assist with troubleshooting and support for AI-related functionality 

• Continue developing skills in AI technologies the TrakSYS™ platform and manufacturing systems 

AI Development & Implementation 

• Build AI capabilities within a Microsoft-based stack (ASP.NET .NET services SQL Server) 

• Implement agentic workflows including agent runtimes and orchestration logic 

• Develop services that manage: 

• Conversation and task state  

• Tool execution and routing  

• Retries timeouts and execution limits 

• Integrate with LLM providers (OpenAI Anthropic etc.) including tool/function calling patterns  

• Contribute to building and maintaining tool integrations including: 

• SQL Server queries and stored procedures 

• Internal APIs and services 

• File/report generation systems

Required Qualifications 

• 3–5+ years of software development experience 

• Experience with .NET (C# ASP.NET) 

• Familiarity with API design and integration (REST JSON etc.) 

• Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases  

• Understanding of software development best practices (testing debugging version control) 

• Exposure to agentic AI systems MCP or similar tool/plugin frameworks  

• Experience integrating with LLM APIs or working with AI/ML-powered features 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field or equivalent practical experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with Azure OpenAI or other LLM platforms  

• Experience with Semantic Kernel or similar frameworks  

• Experience working in enterprise or on-prem environments  

• Exposure to manufacturing or MES systems 

Benefits 

• $145000 to $165000 annual salary 

• Variable Bonus based on company and individual performance 

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

• 401(k) with company match 

• 100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employees  

• Flexible vacation / PTO 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan available for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses  

• Outstanding team environment 

What We Do

Parsec Automation LLC (Parsec) is a trailblazing creator and provider of manufacturing operations management software. Consistently recognized by organizations like Gartner and IDC and a winner of numerous awards including the Data Breakthrough Awards American Business and Best in Biz Parsec exemplifies leadership in the dynamic fast-paced manufacturing sector. With global manufacturers leveraging its innovative TrakSYS™ platform to tackle even the most complex manufacturing challenges Parsec’s solutions are actively optimizing efficiency quality and compliance at over 11000 plants in more than 140 countries. Committed to customer success and driven by innovation Parsec continues to fulfill its mission of making the management of manufacturing operations as simple as possible. Parsec is backed by BVP Forge a $780M fund in partnership with the $20B Bessemer platform that has backed industry-defining businesses such as LinkedIn MindBody Procore Shopify and Toast. BVP Forge combines Bessemer’s front-line industry insights proven growth IP and robust executive network with tailored resources for self-sustaining companies and the ForgeEdge™ operational program.

Why Work With Us

Parsec is committed to professional development work-life balance and a strong supportive culture. We foster an environment where innovation thrives and employees are empowered to grow contribute and make an impact.

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