Posted Apr 23, 2026
About Parsec
Parsec Automation, LLC is a global leader in manufacturing operations management software. Recognized by Gartner, IDC, and numerous industry awards, Parsec’s flagship MES platform, TrakSYS™, powers efficiency, quality, and compliance improvements at over 11,000 plants across 140+ countries. Manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Toyota, Procter & Gamble, Hershey, Siemens, and DuPont rely on TrakSYS to manage complex operations with clarity and precision. Parsec is backed by BVP Forge, part of the $20B Bessemer platform, known for supporting category-defining companies such as LinkedIn, Procore, Shopify, and Toast. About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Engineer II (AI Focus) to help build and expand AI capabilities within our core platform. This role is hands-on and focused on implementing production-ready AI features, including agent-based workflows and integrations with LLM providers. You’ll work within a Microsoft-based, on-prem environment and contribute to building AI functionality that is secure, scalable, and reliable in real-world manufacturing settings. You’ll partner with senior engineers and product teams to deliver AI-powered features, while continuing to grow your experience in modern AI systems and enterprise software development. Key Responsibilities
Quality, Security & Reliability
Follow secure development best practices, including least privilege and data protection
Implement validation, error handling, and safe access patterns
Contribute to logging, monitoring, and observability for AI features
Support testing efforts including:
Unit and integration testing
Validation of AI and tool interactions
Team Collaboration & Growth
Work closely with senior engineers to implement AI features aligned to product requirements
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team collaboration
Assist with troubleshooting and support for AI-related functionality
Continue developing skills in AI technologies, the TrakSYS™ platform, and manufacturing systems
AI Development & Implementation
Build AI capabilities within a Microsoft-based stack (ASP.NET, .NET services, SQL Server)
Implement agentic workflows, including agent runtimes and orchestration logic
Develop services that manage:
Conversation and task state
Tool execution and routing
Retries, timeouts, and execution limits
Integrate with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), including tool/function calling patterns
Contribute to building and maintaining tool integrations, including:
SQL Server queries and stored procedures
Internal APIs and services
File/report generation systems
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of software development experience
Experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET)
Familiarity with API design and integration (REST, JSON, etc.)
Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases
Understanding of software development best practices (testing, debugging, version control)
Exposure to agentic AI systems, MCP, or similar tool/plugin frameworks
Experience integrating with LLM APIs or working with AI/ML-powered features
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Azure OpenAI or other LLM platforms
Experience with Semantic Kernel or similar frameworks
Experience working in enterprise or on-prem environments
Exposure to manufacturing or MES systems
Benefits
$145,000 to $165,000 annual salary
Variable Bonus based on company and individual performance
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
401(k) with company match
100% company-paid health insurance premiums for employees
Flexible vacation / PTO
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan available for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Outstanding team environment
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