Lead Software Engineer – AI / Financial Systems

Lead Software Engineer - AI / Financial Systems

Job at a Glance

Title: Lead Software Engineer - AI / Financial Systems

Location: Glendale, CA Onsite, 4 days per week; subject to change

Contract: W2 only, 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI

Pay: $75-$85/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

This role sits within the Technology & Digital organization for our enterprise entertainment client and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology. We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support licensing financial operations and AI-driven decision-making. This role will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and delivery of next-generation platforms that power financial licensing workflows and predictive analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions for licensing financial systems and AI-powered applications

Architect and implement scalable services that integrate with internal and third-party financial platforms

Collaborate with product, finance, and data science teams to define system requirements and deliver intelligent automation

Apply machine learning and AI techniques to optimize licensing workflows, forecasting, and compliance monitoring

Own the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence

Stay current with emerging technologies in AI, financial systems, and cloud-native development to inform strategic decisions

Required Skills

7+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects

Proven experience with financial systems, licensing workflows, or royalty management platforms

Hands-on expertise of developing and deploying custom AI solutions using LLMs to automate business processes or improve business outcomes in enterprise environments

Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java and Python

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Master’s degree in Technology is a plus

Preferred Skills

Experience with licensing systems in media, entertainment, or digital content industries

Familiarity with financial compliance standards and audit processes

Why Should I Apply?

Join a dynamic team working on innovative solutions that shape the future of licensing and AI-driven systems in a leading entertainment organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top-tier professionals.

About CEI

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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