Description Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., is driven by a dynamic technology team of 2,300+ professionals delivering innovative solutions to 1,400+ stores and 200,000+ associates across 8 states.From IT security and platform engineering to architecture, software development, and infrastructure, we offer career opportunities at every level—internships through technical leadership.Join a company consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and help us build more than great subs—build the future of technology at Publix. Join our Data and AI team as a Sr Software Engineer! In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable AI solutions and frameworks. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions for complex challenges, leveraging cutting-edge generative AI technologies to create transformative business impacts.Location: Hybrid (Lakeland, FL)Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborate in person and innovate remotely. Why Join Us? • Hybrid Flexibility: Work remotely when you need focus time and join us onsite for high-impact collaboration and brainstorming sessions. • Operational Efficiency: Ensure technology solutions support efficient workflows and enable automation to improve operational effectiveness. • Cutting-Edge AI Projects: Drive innovation in AI platforms, integrating advanced tools and frameworks to solve complex business challenges. • Empowered Culture: We value autonomy, creativity, and continuous learning—your ideas shape the future of technology in our organization. Your Impact • Own the development and enhancement of AI platforms by integrating knowledge bases, tools, and innovative features to address evolving business needs. • Partner with product and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver user-facing AI solutions. • Research and implement advancements in AI technologies to drive innovation, enhance functionality, and maintain a competitive edge. • Prototype and test advanced AI solutions, including multi-agent systems, to solve complex business challenges effectively. • Be responsible for defining and tracking KPIs and creating reports to demonstrate the value and impact of AI initiatives. • Lead efforts to integrate external systems and tools into AI platforms while ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal user experience. • Gather user feedback and continuously improve AI tools, including integrating external systems for seamless compatibility. • Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for future-proof AI systems and processes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other analytical discipline or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of software engineering experience. • 5+ years of experience with designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-level applications. • 4+ years of experience with .NET and C# development. • 2+ years of experience with TFS/Git code management, DevOps Integration, DevOps Pipelines, or other CI/CD tools • Experience building production AI/LLM applications (RAG, function calling, agent frameworks). • Experience using AI Orchestration frameworks such as Semantic Kernel or LangChain or Autogen. Preferred Qualifications • 7+ years of software engineering experience. • 5+ years of experience with .NET and C# development • 4+ years of experience with Front End Development using frameworks like React.js or Angular.js. • 1+ years of experience with Azure services like Azure Function Apps, Azure App Services, Azure Static Web App. • 1+ years of experience using Azure AI Services such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure Open AI, Azure Document Intelligence. • Experience working in an Agile environment. • Experience building highly scalable systems and performance tuning them. Benefits Information • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Group health, dental and vision plans • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/ Year End Bonus As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above. Additional Information Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. ***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***