Senior Software Engineer

Important : This role is based on site at our Westlake Village, CA corporate offices on a hybrid schedule (2 days per week). About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, and modern AI integrations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and is familiar with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which enables contextual orchestration across multiple models. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI/ML systems. Responsibilities: Application & API Development Design, develop, and deploy scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js and Java Build front-end interfaces and tooling in React or Vue.js for LLM-driven experiences Optimize data interactions with SQL (Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch) databases LLM Integration & MCP Implementation Integrate and orchestrate multiple LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, LLaMA, Mistral) through structured prompt pipelines and standard interfaces Apply MCP to standardize how models consume prompts, context, metadata, and fallback instructions Build intelligent context routers and session managers for dynamic model selection and enriched prompts Partner with ML and platform teams to scale inference pipelines and maintain governance Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Deploy applications and LLM services across OCI, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform Use Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized services and scale LLM workloads Build CI/CD pipelines and automate multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning Monitoring, Messaging, and Observability Implement monitoring and performance dashboards using Datadog, Splunk, Dynatrace, or Sumo Logic Architect event-driven systems with Kafka, SNS, SQS, or Tibco for asynchronous messaging Testing and Quality Write and maintain test suites using JUnit, Mockito, Rest Assured, and related frameworks Conduct load testing and performance tuning for web services and LLM endpoints To join our band, youll bring experience in: Strong back-end development with Node.js; front-end expertise in React Familiarity with MCP or other structured model communication patterns Working across cloud platforms: OCI, AWS, Azure, and/or GCP Containerization and deployments with Docker/Kubernetes and microservices Proficiency in both SQL (Oracle, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB) databases Developing secure APIs and applying AI service governance Preferred skills: Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.) Deploying LLMs in production environments Prompt tuning, embedding-based retrieval, and context compression Cost optimization, model fallback strategies, and safety filters Exposure to orchestration frameworks (OpenRouter, VLLM, LoRA) Ideal traits: Startup mentality : bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, high ownership AI-native curiosity : passion for GenAI and emerging AI stacks Product-minded thinking : building with customer and business impact in mind IP builder : drive to create defensible tech and platform advantages Collaborative communicator : effective working alongside senior leaders Disclaimer:

This description highlights key responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve with business needs. Compensation: Pay range:

$140,000$180,000/year , dependent on experience and background This role is not eligible for the Guitar Center Company bonus program Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, and other factors Pay ranges are listed in compliance with state-specific laws and may differ by location Why Guitar Center Company? We offer a benefits package designed to support you on and off the stage, including: Unique Gig Leave: take time off to tour or perform, and return to your role after Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Mental health support Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time Employee discount program Tuition reimbursement At Guitar Center, youll join the worlds largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. From our stores and contact centers to our distribution and support centers, we share one mission: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music. Ready to apply?

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