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AI Assisted Software Engineer

zone5technologies San Luis Obispo, California; United States


No Relocation

Posted: May 14, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AI-Assisted Software Engineer / Enterprise Systems Builder to design, prototype, and deploy enterprise-grade software solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools. This role combines software engineering, systems architecture, product thinking, and rapid iteration to build internal applications, workflow automation, and a custom ERP platform that supports core business operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous full-stack engineer who can transform loosely defined business challenges into scalable, production-ready systems while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate the development of enterprise applications and internal systems
  • Architect and develop a custom ERP platform supporting inventory management, purchasing and procurement, manufacturing workflows, scheduling and planning, CRM and customer management, finance and accounting integrations, and reporting and operational dashboards.
  • Translate complex business processes into scalable software solutions
  • Build workflow automation tools and operational applications
  • Design and maintain APIs and third-party integrations
  • Create and optimize database schemas while ensuring data integrity
  • Develop responsive web applications, portals, and administrative dashboards
  • Rapidly prototype new concepts and iterate directly with stakeholders
  • Leverage AI tools for: code generation, refactoring, documentation, testing, architecture brainstorming, and debugging support.
  • Review and validate AI-generated code for quality, maintainability, and security
  • Establish development standards, deployment pipelines, and engineering workflows
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and end users to improve business systems and efficiency

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong full-stack development experience building enterprise or operational software systems
  • Experience architecting and developing scalable business applications
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development workflows and tools
  • Strong understanding of: system architecture, relational databases, API design and integrations, authentication and authorization, enterprise security practices, scalable application design.
  • Experience with modern technologies such as: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, React/Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Cloud Platforms.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment from ambiguous requirements and drive projects to completion
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
  • S. Citizenship

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience building ERP, MES, manufacturing, or supply-chain systems
  • Experience with multi-tenant applications, workflow engines, RBAC and permissions systems, reporting and BI platforms, AI agents and orchestration tools, OCR and document processing, EDI integrations, DevOps and could infrastructure.
  • Experience integrating LLM’s into internal business tools and work flows.

 

The ideal candidate combines the mindset of both a software engineer and product owner, with the ability to deeply understand business operations and translate complex workflows into scalable software solutions. They leverage AI as a tool to accelerate development while maintaining strong engineering standards, enjoy simplifying processes through automation, and thrive in fast-paced, highly autonomous environments focused on execution and problem solving.

Pay ranges for Onsite (San Luis Obispo, CA) and remote vary. See salary bands below:

Onsite (San Luis Obispo, CA) $141k - $207k

Remote - $135k - $192k

Additional Content

We are seeking an experienced AI-Assisted Software Engineer / Enterprise Systems Builder to design, prototype, and deploy enterprise-grade software solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools. This role combines software engineering, systems architecture, product thinking, and rapid iteration to build internal applications, workflow automation, and a custom ERP platform that supports core business operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous full-stack engineer who can transform loosely defined business challenges into scalable, production-ready systems while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate the development of enterprise applications and internal systems
  • Architect and develop a custom ERP platform supporting inventory management, purchasing and procurement, manufacturing workflows, scheduling and planning, CRM and customer management, finance and accounting integrations, and reporting and operational dashboards.
  • Translate complex business processes into scalable software solutions
  • Build workflow automation tools and operational applications
  • Design and maintain APIs and third-party integrations
  • Create and optimize database schemas while ensuring data integrity
  • Develop responsive web applications, portals, and administrative dashboards
  • Rapidly prototype new concepts and iterate directly with stakeholders
  • Leverage AI tools for: code generation, refactoring, documentation, testing, architecture brainstorming, and debugging support.
  • Review and validate AI-generated code for quality, maintainability, and security
  • Establish development standards, deployment pipelines, and engineering workflows
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and end users to improve business systems and efficiency

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong full-stack development experience building enterprise or operational software systems
  • Experience architecting and developing scalable business applications
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted development workflows and tools
  • Strong understanding of: system architecture, relational databases, API design and integrations, authentication and authorization, enterprise security practices, scalable application design.
  • Experience with modern technologies such as: TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, React/Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Cloud Platforms.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment from ambiguous requirements and drive projects to completion
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
  • S. Citizenship

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience building ERP, MES, manufacturing, or supply-chain systems
  • Experience with multi-tenant applications, workflow engines, RBAC and permissions systems, reporting and BI platforms, AI agents and orchestration tools, OCR and document processing, EDI integrations, DevOps and could infrastructure.
  • Experience integrating LLM’s into internal business tools and work flows.

 

The ideal candidate combines the mindset of both a software engineer and product owner, with the ability to deeply understand business operations and translate complex workflows into scalable software solutions. They leverage AI as a tool to accelerate development while maintaining strong engineering standards, enjoy simplifying processes through automation, and thrive in fast-paced, highly autonomous environments focused on execution and problem solving.

Pay ranges for Onsite (San Luis Obispo, CA) and remote vary. See salary bands below:

Onsite (San Luis Obispo, CA) $141k - $207k

Remote - $135k - $192k