Senior GenAI Platform Engineer

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s AI & Analytics Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior GenAI Platform Engineer reporting to the Director, Platform Engineer.

The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida. 

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Senior Gen AI Software Engineer is responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering full-stack Gen AI applications leveraging a modern Azure-based technology stack. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and product managers to create intelligent solutions that drive operational efficiency and elevate guest experiences. The position provides technical leadership, ensures best practices in cloud architecture, and mentors junior engineers within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the design and development of Gen AI-powered applications using Azure AI Foundry, Azure Container Apps, Azure AI Search, and Azure Databricks.
• Architects and implements scalable full-stack solutions with Next.js, Streamlit, FastAPI, Radix UI, Tailwind CSS, and Zustand.
• Integrates multi-cloud Gen AI capabilities, including AWS Bedrock and Google Vertex AI, as required.
• Implements secure authentication and authorization protocols using Azure AD and MSAL.
• Designs and optimizes data pipelines utilizing Databricks Serverless SQL, SQL Server, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Develop intelligent retrieval systems leveraging Azure AI Search.
• Manages APIs and microservices with Azure API Management and FastAPI.
• Ensures security, observability, and cost-efficiency through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Cost Management.
• Leads DevOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure automation, using Azure DevOps.
• Supervises and mentor junior engineers, fostering team growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year in Gen AI or LLM-based application development.
• Proven expertise in full-stack development and Azure cloud services.
• Experience with enterprise identity management and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio and multi-cloud Gen AI platforms.
• Deep understanding of Gen AI architectures, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Proficiency in Azure AI Foundry, Azure Container Apps, Azure AI Search, Azure Databricks, and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Next.js, Streamlit, FastAPI, Radix UI, Tailwind CSS, Zustand, and API management.
• Experience designing and optimizing data pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.