Senior Staff Software Engineer

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent, scalable, and cloud-native AI systems. This role focuses on building advanced agent-based architectures and runtime components that power next-generation AI and LLM-driven solutions.

What You’ll Do

This role will require you to

• Architect and implement high-performance, scalable features using Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Design and develop LLM-powered agents and runtime orchestration systems for distributed environments.
• Build intelligent automation and conversational capabilities using state of the art GenAI Agentic AI products.
• Develop and maintain MCP server integrations, ensuring robust and efficient runtime execution.
• Leverage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, resilient deployments.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e. g. , GitHub Copilot, MCP-integrated IDEs, Claude, GPT) to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define, design, and deliver new features with a focus on performance, observability, and maintainability.
• Support operational teams with troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  
  

Who You Will Work With

You will be part of Teradata’s global engineering organization, building the core technologies that power VantageCloud, our unified data and AI platform. The team works at the intersection of cloud computing, advanced analytics, and AI-driven automation, enabling enterprises to manage and analyse data seamlessly across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Join us in shaping the future of data and intelligence—solving some of the most complex challenges in scalability, performance, and interoperability, and helping the world’s leading companies turn data into actionable insights and innovation

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience specializing in Python, with working knowledge of additional languages including Java, Go, or C++.
• Proven expertise in agent development, LLM integration, prompt engineering, and runtime systems.
• Hands-on experience with MCP servers, vector databases, RAG architecture, and NLP frameworks.
• Proficiency in containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to mentor and collaborate effectively.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

You will be a preferred candidate if you have

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Teradata or other enterprise-grade databases is a plus.
  
  
  
  

Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.