About the Role
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Car Keys Express is the world's leading automotive key replacement company, and they are seeking an Applied AI Software Developer to lead the research, development, and implementation of AI solutions. This role is responsible for building AI-powered systems that improve operational efficiency and drive business growth.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered tools, agents, and automation systems that solve real business problems across operations, customer service, sales, and logisticsUse AI to accelerate software development — writing, reviewing, and improving code with the assistance of modern AI coding toolsEvaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend solutions that fit the company's needs, including assessments of third-party AI vendors versus internal developmentBuild and maintain integrations between AI systems and existing platforms (internal applications, APIs, and data sources)Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact automation and AI opportunitiesContribute to data architecture decisions that support AI initiatives, including structured data pipelines and reporting infrastructureDocument systems, decisions, and implementation approaches for long-term maintainabilityStay current on AI advancements and bring forward-thinking recommendations to the teamHelp establish standards and guardrails for responsible, secure, and effective AI use across the business
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience3+ years of professional experience in software development, with meaningful, demonstrable work in AI application developmentExperience shipping AI-powered features or tools in a production environment (beyond personal projects or academic work)Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern development workflowsDemonstrated professional experience building and deploying AI-powered applications or systems in production environmentsProficiency with modern AI tools, frameworks, and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, LangChain, or similar)Experience designing agentic systems, multi-step AI workflows, or AI-assisted automation pipelinesAbility to move beyond prompt usage into system design, orchestration, evaluation, and production implementationWorking knowledge of at least one modern programming language (PHP, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent); ability to adapt to an existing tech stackFamiliarity with RESTful API design and integration patternsStrong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate tradeoffs between AI solutionsAbility to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive projects from idea to production — including rapid prototyping and iteration in undefined problem spacesClear written and verbal communication skills — able to explain AI concepts and recommendations to non-technical stakeholdersApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorshipExperience with data pipelines, reporting systems, or structured data analysis is a plusAdditional web development skills (frontend or backend) are a strong bonusLouisville, KY preferred; remote candidates with exceptional qualifications will be considered
Company Overview
Car Keys Express provides on-site replacement of automobile keys. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://carkeysexpress.com/.