Senior AI Native Engineer

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.
We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.
 
We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?
 
 

Role Summary
As a Senior AI Native Engineer (IC3) at Keyloop, you will be a technical leader within your team, owning complex, multi-sprint projects and setting the standard for engineering quality. You will design and implement robust, scalable solutions, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and be a key driver of team culture and process improvements. We are tech stack agnostic: we believe a strong engineer with deep fundamentals and AI-assisted tooling can master any technology. This role is for engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strong ownership, collaboration, and the ability to influence technical direction at the team level.

Competency Expectations: Competency Expectations Aligned with the Keyloop Engineering Career Framework, this role is assessed across five core competency domains: Competency Domain What We Expect Technical Mastery & Innovation Designs and implements robust, scalable solutions for complex, team-sized projects. Is a recognized technical expert within the team. Drives architectural decisions and champions engineering best practices. Execution & Delivery Owns the delivery of large, complex, multi-sprint projects. Is accountable for the operational health of the team's systems. Proactively identifies and mitigates technical risks. Leadership & Influence Consistently mentors and coaches IC1s and IC2s. Is a key driver of team culture and process improvements. Builds consensus around technical decisions and influences team direction. Communication & Collaboration Communicates complex technical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates technical discussions, design reviews, and cross-functional alignment. Product & Business Impact Deeply understands the team's product domain and user needs. Actively participates in product planning, shaping technical approaches based on business context and customer value.

Key Responsibilities: Design and implement robust, scalable software solutions for complex, team-sized projects spanning multiple sprints Lead technical design and architecture discussions within the team, ensuring solutions align with platform strategy Own the end-to-end delivery of major features: from technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring Drive engineering best practices including code quality standards, testing strategies, CI/CD improvements, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools Mentor and coach IC1 and IC2 engineers, accelerating their technical growth through pairing, code reviews, and guidance Be accountable for the operational health and reliability of the team's systems, including incident response and post-mortems Facilitate technical discussions and build consensus on architectural and design decisions Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and stakeholders to shape the team's roadmap and technical approach Identify and drive process improvements that increase team velocity, quality, and developer experience Proactively identify technical debt, risks, and opportunities, proposing and leading initiatives to address them Produce high-quality technical documentation including design documents, ADRs, and runbooks Represent the team's technical perspective in cross-team discussions and planning forums

Technical Skills & Qualifications: Required: Deep software