Senior Software Engineer, AI Enterprise Engineering

Location: Canada (the role will be working in the EDT time zone) 

Position Summary 

The AI Operations & Enablement team serves as the engine for Bentley Systems' internal AI transformation. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and impact of artificial intelligence across every part of the organization. We partner with our global business units - from product and engineering to marketing and finance to identify high-value opportunities and deliver practical, scalable AI solutions. By developing core processes, providing tools & training and sharing expertise, we empower our global teams across the company to innovate responsibly and effectively. 

You will build the core platforms that empower our colleagues to create innovative, AI-powered solutions. From developer-first agent build-pipelines, automation platforms to self-service features in Gemini Enterprise, you'll create the technology that underpins Bentley's transformation into an AI-fluent company. 

Responsibilities 

• Guide the engineering effort across a blended team, which includes our internal engineers, external consultants, and key third-party vendors, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement 

• Own the architectural vision for our enterprise AI platforms. You will guide the design of the full solution, from sophisticated AI agents to the intuitive UIs that drive their adoption 

• Own the full lifecycle of our technology partnerships. This includes leading build-vs-buy analyses, running RFPs, negotiating contracts and SoWs with vendors, and evaluating greenfield technologies to shape the future of our enterprise AI stack 

• Ensure our platforms are scalable, reliable, secure, and agile in response to changing requirements. You will design an operating model that allows the team to maintain a high velocity by utilizing partner teams such as the IT Support Desk and NOC 

• You will champion practices like agent-driven development (ADD) to increase both velocity and quality. You champion continuous deployment practices and test-first approaches 

• You will partner with key internal teams (including AI Business Solutions, AI Digital Workplace, and Product & Technology “P&T”) to architect and build enterprise-scale platforms, lead the integration of 3rd party tools, and deliver agent deployment sandboxes for Bentley Copilot. 

• You will lead technology strategy and vendor partnerships, engaging with external consultants and application vendors to conduct build-buy-wait evaluations for critical business use-cases. 

• Around 25% travel is expected

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role 

• Proven experience of leading hybrid software engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on managing external vendors to ensure accountability and value delivery 

• Prior experience of leading software teams in greenfield technology evaluations and successfully delivering proof-of-concept projects that influence long-term technical roadmaps 

• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems 

• Expertise in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# 

• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) 

• A track record of influencing technology strategy beyond your immediate team, contributing to cross-functional architectural standards and best practices 

• Demonstrated experience in the commercial aspects of technology, including running RFPs, negotiating consultant SoWs or application licensing agreements, and managing vendor relationships 

• Experience in mentoring software engineers and helping to build a high-performing technical team, with a proven track record of contributing to their growth and development 

What We Offer 

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video. 

• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.  

• An attractive salary and benefits package. 

• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups. 

• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact. 

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