Senior Software Engineer

AI overview

Lead the development of AI-integrated systems by designing scalable APIs, optimizing AI models, and fostering innovation across teams to transform vision care.

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!

Why you want this job

As a Software Engineer, you will take the lead on designing and building AI-integrated, scalable systems. You’ll help us consolidate multiple AI implementations into a unified platform and collaborate across product, architecture, and compliance teams to ensure performance, accuracy, and business impact. 

What you’ll do

  • Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and event-driven systems that will be used across multiple teams.
  • Integrate and optimize AI models for extracting structured data from a variety of document types.
  • Collaborate on AI experimentation: A/B testing, prompt engineering, and accuracy tuning.
  • Build production observability and performance monitoring for AI outputs.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define rollout processes, success metrics, and cost-performance tradeoffs.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence across the organization. 

What you'll need

  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of C# experience in backend software engineering
  • 2+ years of AWS experience
  • Experience building RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of A/B testing, accuracy measurement, and cost-performance optimization for AI pipelines
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models into production systems, especially for text extraction from images or documents is a plus 

What success looks like: 

  • Deliver baseline performance monitoring, hallucination detection, and cost tracking 
  • Establish a reliable, scalable AI interface for multiple use cases (storefronts, backend, compliance)
  • Contribute to roadmap for expanding into glasses and reducing customer friction
  • Expand the use of AI services within the company 

Work Environment & Perks: 

  • Hybrid schedule – typically 1–2 days/week onsite in Draper, UT
  • On-call rotation to support 24/7 systems
  • Comprehensive benefits (401(k) match, eye exams, healthcare, PTO, tuition reimbursement)
  • In-house restaurant, gym, and free snacks
  • Work with a high-impact team focused on transforming the future of vision care with AI 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid schedule – typically 1–2 days/week onsite in Draper, UT
  • Free Meals & Snacks: In-house restaurant, gym, and free snacks
  • High-impact team environment: Work with a high-impact team focused on transforming the future of vision care with AI

1-800 Contacts is the world's largest contact lens store, offering hassle-free and affordable contact lens replacement. With over 15 million contacts in inventory, they deliver fast and provide the same lenses prescribed by your doctor. Their simple or...

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