Sr. Software Engineer, Applied AI - 10371

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.

🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.

🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

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The Impact of a Sr. Software Engineer, Applied AI - to Coupa:

As part of the Applied AI team you will design, build, and extend the core agentic platform that powers Coupa's AI products. You will evaluate and use state of the art language models and frameworks to create the extensible platform used to power Coupa's AI strategy, working with internal product and development teams to empower them to deliver high quality AI capabilities across Coupa's product suite. You will directly participate in one of Coupa's top strategic initiatives, helping define and drive the future of Coupa's AI efforts.

What You'll Do:

• As a Senior Software Engineer in Applied AI, you will help design and build Coupa’s agentic AI platform, convert and adapt Coupa’s core offerings for AI discovery and execution, design and build Coupa’s AI product offerings and features, design and build the associated data systems, MCP servers, tools, and drive adoption of AI across technical teams. Y
• ou will collaborate with Product and Development teams to build new features and find creative and elegant solutions to complex problems.
• As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will offer advice and review of designs and implementations and mentor others, breaking down information systematically.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• 4+ Years of relevant experience.
• If you have experience with the areas below, you might be a match for our Engineering team! We offer an extensive onboarding experience and mentorships and sponsor continuous learning opportunities throughout your career.
• Strong experience with Python and web technologies (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• Strong software architecture skills
• Strong understanding of the core principles of machine learning
• Experience building large scale applications
• Experience with front end technologies (Javascript, React, CSS)
• Experience with use of LLMs as logic engines in applications
• Experience with technical mentoring or teaching others

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

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