Sr Software Engineer

This role is for an engineer to build reliable, maintainable AI-native and cloud-native software. The IC3 engineer works on well-defined features and components with close guidance from tech leads. They focus on developing solid software engineering fundamentals, gaining hands-on experience with modern development practices, and learning to integrate AI/ML services into applications. This role provides mentorship and opportunities to grow technical depth in Java, JavaScript, and ServiceNow platform development while contributing meaningfully to the product. Responsibility Area: Software Development •    Develop software features and components under the direction of tech leads; take ownership of well-defined, scoped tasks •    Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive unit tests; follow established coding standards and best practices •    Contribute to the implementation of AI-native features, including prompt design assistance, API integration, and basic evaluation •    Work with assigned features from design through development, testing, and deployment with guidance from teammates •    Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and staging environments; escalate complex issues to tech leads. •    Follow secure coding practices, including responsible handling of customer data and AI safety considerations •    Participate in code reviews and actively incorporate feedback from tech leads. •    Learn and apply CI/CD practices; contribute to automated testing and deployment pipeline .     Effectively leverage AI tools to maximize the daily productivity Responsibility Area: Learning & Collaboration •    Learn from code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship from tech leads •    Ask clarifying questions and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar technical challenges •    Actively participate in team discussions, design reviews, and sprint planning •    Communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and technical challenges •    Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and team learning opportunities •    Support junior teammates and newer developers by sharing what you've learned •    Take initiative to understand the broader system and how your work fits into the product Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) •    5-8 years of professional software development experience •    Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or JavaScript); willingness to learn others •    Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts: version control, testing, debugging •    Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL •    Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern web services •    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly from feedback •    Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team •    Understanding of AI/ML concepts; hands-on experience with LLMs or AI APIs a plus •    Prior experience or coursework with ServiceNow platform is a plus •    Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus •    Ability to take direction, ask for help when needed, and work independently on assigned tasks .    Adherence to software coding practices including owning the code from development to deployment including thorough testing. •    Passion for software quality, testing, and continuous learning Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between yo