Staff Engineer - AI at Republic Services

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

182250.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Generative AI, Agentic AI, Software development, Technical leadership, Cloud architecture, AWS, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, DevOps, CI/CD, RESTful web services, Agile methodologies, System administration, Code review, Performance optimization

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The GenAI Staff Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for building and scaling an enterprise-grade Agentic AI platform that empowers users across the organization to rapidly build, integrate, and operationalize GenAI solutions with minimal friction. The engineer will ensure the platform adheres to enterprise architecture standards, security and compliance requirements, and AI governance best practices. The role includes technical leadership, platform development, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate time-to-value for GenAI use cases. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides technical direction related to project deliverables for both onshore and off¬shore development team members. Reviews business requirements and technical analysis documentation to develop system implementation approaches designed to meet business objectives, while also consulting with Solution/Enterprise Architects. Maintains and utilizes expert knowledge of, and provides system support for at least two or more complex technical operating environments. Maintains code quality by leading code reviews and ensuring appropriate unit test coverage is in place. Contributes to project deliverables by performing system administration and/or software development tasks as needed. Provides input and feedback to team management for developers and analysts performance reviews and other hiring/promotion decisions. Provides Tier 2 and 3 support and resolution of open IT issues escalated by IT Customer Support. Reviews application performance metrics and consults with the development teams on enhancements opportunities. Oversees the development, configuration, coding, testing, and debugging of complex new software for the Digital Development teams. Leads the technical design and documentation of Republic Services’ Digital Platform including, but not limited to the following: Angular, Node.js Drupal, AWS, CI/CD Leads and assists application programmers in defining applications system scope and objectives through research and fact finding Performs other job related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated mastery of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Deep understanding of object-oriented programming methodologies. In depth understanding of eCommerce application development and best practices around optimization and AB/MVT testing. Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) Knowledge of Cloud architectures, services, and DevOps practices within Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google, etc. Advanced proficiency with the following technologies: Native JavaScript; Front end web technologies, including Angular, Node, Bootstrap/Material Design, CSS3 and HTML5; Web development tools and frameworks, including - CSS preprocessing, e.g. LESS/SAAS; Front end build tools, e.g. Gulp, Grunt, Webpack; JavaScript testing frameworks, e.g. Jasmine, Karma; Front end components, e.g. Bower; JavaScript compression and minification, e.g. Uglify; Developer/Build tools, including GIT and Jenkins; Code analysis tools such as PMD, Checkstyle, Findbugs and Sonar. Experience consuming RESTful web services. Understanding of web performance optimization techniques. Experience integrating with Content Management Systems such as Drupal. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools, such as Solarwinds, vROPS, SPLUNK. TeaLeaf Demonstrates accountability, sound decision making, analytical thoroughness, and clear and concise communications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; and/or 10 years of related experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development with a focus on web and mobile technologies, including previous experience in development of highly-transactional, mission-critical applications in environments/architectures for multi-user systems Additional Job Description: * Partner with product managers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize GenAI use cases. * Translate business challenges (e.g., inefficiency, risk exposure, customer friction) into AI‑enabled solutions. * Build and maintain core services, APIs, and orchestration pipelines that integrate LLMs and agentic workflows with enterprise data and applications. * Align platform design with enterprise architecture principles, including scalability, security, observability, and resilience. * Implement robust access controls, auditability, and compliance with AI governance and ethical standards. Pay Range: $132,600- $182,250 DOE. Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits • Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ABOUT THE COMPANY Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. STRATEGY Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs. Environmental Solutions Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028. RECENT RECOGNITION Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global Job Posting End Date 05-05-2026 The Company expects to accept applications for this position until the posting end date but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

The Staff Engineer will lead the development and scaling of an enterprise-grade Agentic AI platform to operationalize GenAI solutions. They will provide technical direction to development teams, ensure adherence to architecture standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize AI use cases.