Principal Software Engineer - AI/ML at ServiceNow

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

380700.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Integration, Software Development, Java, JavaScript, Declarative Frameworks, AJAX, JSON, HTML, XML, CSS, REST, Unit Testing, Problem Solving, Performance Optimization, CI/CD, Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description About the team: We are a strategic innovation group focused on building intelligent, conversational experiences that transform how users interact with enterprise systems. The team is responsible for delivering AI-powered search and agentic workflows that enhance productivity, streamline operations, and improve user satisfaction across IT, HR, and customer service domains. What you get to do in this role: Design and develop conversational AI agents that guide users through complex workflows like change management, onboarding, and incident triage. Build intelligent search capabilities using LLMs to deliver context-aware results. Contribute to agentic systems that automate browser and voice-based tasks without APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance AI solutions. Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes (Code Reviews, Unit testing, etc.) Work with the product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design, implementation, test automation and delivery of high-quality product to our users. Design software that is simple to use to allow customers to extend and customize the functionality to meet their specific needs Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while also enhancing the existing product suite Be a mentor for colleagues and help promote knowledge-sharing Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. Passion for software development, problem solving, coaching and mentoring other software engineers High energy and an aptitude for learning new technologies 10+ years of experience in designing & implementing user experience and server-side application frameworks Exceptional Java and JavaScript skills Deep knowledge and experience with declarative meta-data driven frameworks for enterprise applications Deep knowledge of AJAX, JSON, HTML, XML, CSS, REST and associated technologies Knowledge of web user interface unit testing, profiling, and code tuning Exceptional problem- solving skills Self-starter with a quick learning curve Strong written and verbal communication Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines Understanding software quality principles including reliability, observability, and production readiness. Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack. Comfort with development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, profilers, source control, and Unix-based systems JV21 For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $217,500 - $380,700, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. Additional Information 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 your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Employee Type: Regular Region: AMS - North America and Canada Work Persona: Flexible

Responsibilities

Design and develop conversational AI agents and intelligent search capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions and mentor colleagues.