Western Governors University

Senior Software Engineer AI Labs

Senior Software Engineer, AI Labs at Western Governors University (Salt Lake City). Lead innovative AI/software development projects. Requires 6+ years experience, CS degree, SDLC expertise, SaaS knowledge. Comprehensive benefits including tuition discounts, flexible PTO, parental leave.

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Job description

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December 6, 2025

WGU is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their AI Labs team. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, pioneering new approaches and technologies in engineering, and a strong understanding of the processes associated with software development.

Requirements

  • Understanding of the processes associated with software development
  • Ability to employ the tools and techniques related to an engineering discipline
  • Ability to create designs that can be realized in code
  • Ability to understand differences, strengths and weaknesses of various Software Development Life Cycle models
  • Understanding of implications of Software as a Service in the creation of software systems
  • Ability to explain the basic value of a system and subsystems to users
  • Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency when looking for solutions to problems
  • Understanding of the general higher education landscape
  • Ability to identify innovative ideas or technologies that represent opportunities to advance the capabilities of the university education platform
  • Ability to make the team stronger and more cohesive
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage others at the right level at the right time

Benefits

  • Bonuses
  • Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
  • Health savings account and flexible spending account
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
  • Legal and identity theft coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Wellbeing program
  • Discounted WGU tuition
  • Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
  • Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

Requirements Summary

6 years of experience in software development, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field