Uniti is a **premier insurgent fiber provider** dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti **builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses** .

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**About This Role:**

Our IT organization is the “high-octane engine” behind Windstream’s transformation. With 85 % of workloads now cloud-native and multiple Stevie GOLD awards in 2025, we’re rewriting the playbook for telecom innovation. TechMate alone delivers a 12× ROI and is just one example of how we marry AI with real-world impact.

Our award-winning AI portfolio ( **TechMate** , **WinGPT** , **KDA** , **Go Kinetic** and more) is scaling fast. Join us at the ground floor and help craft the next wave of autonomous “agentic” AI that powers:

+ Voice experiences in NICE CXone

+ SMS and email communications via Twilio

+ Customer portals

+ Conversational bots

+ TechMate, the generative sidekick every Uniti field tech relies on daily

You’ll pair with senior engineers and data scientists to turn LLM magic into production-ready micro-services that delight customers and employees alike.

**What You’ll Do:**

+ **Build & ship** AI agents, APIs, and micro‑services in **Python** or **TypeScript** / **Node**

+ Create conversation flows, RAG pipelines, and orchestration logic with **Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio, Botpress**

+ Integrate voice agents with **NICE CXone** , and chat/SMS/email agents with **Twilio** , plus React/Angular portals via REST/GraphQL

+ Containerize, automate, and release via **GitHub Actions** & **Azure DevOps**

+ Add real‑time observability with **OpenTelemetry** and **Grafana**

+ Write unit/integration tests, participate in code reviews & daily stand‑ups, and pair‑program regularly

+ Triage production issues and improve latency, accuracy, and cost

+ Stay on top of new LLM techniques and propose practical innovations for our roadmap

**Do You Have:**

+ B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

+ 0-2 years of professional software development (internships count!)

+ Proficiency in at least one back-end language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go)

+ Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and RESTful API design

+ Familiarity with Git, SQL/NoSQL databases, and Linux command-line

+ Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

**Even Better:**

+ Hands-on with **Azure OpenAI** , **LangChain** , **Semantic Kernel** , or similar LLM frameworks

+ Experience building chat/voice bots in **Copilot Studio, Botpress, Salesforce Agentforce, Amazon Q** , or **ChatGPT**

+ Knowledge of **Kafka** , **Snowflake** , **Druid** , or other streaming/analytics platforms

+ Understanding of telecom workflows (ordering, provisioning, field operations)

+ Exposure to **React, Angular, Tailwind/CSS‑in‑JS**

+ Familiarity with container orchestration ( **Kubernetes** , **AKS** , or **ECS** )

**How We Work**

+ **Remote-first, async-friendly.** Daily stand-ups, weekly demos, and quarterly hackathons keep us aligned.

+ **Pairing & mentorship.** Every Software Engineer I is assigned a dedicated mentor and participates in regular pairing sessions.

+ **Continuous learning.** Gain free access to Skill Connect and internal tech talks.

+ **Career path.** Successful SE I’s typically promote to Software Engineer II in 18-24 months, expanding ownership of services and design decisions.

**Physical Tasks** - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%

**Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

**Equipment Used in Job Performance** : Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

The starting compensation range for this job is $53.000 to $67,500.

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**Our Benefits:**

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

+ 401K Plan

+ Health & Flexible Savings Account

+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

+ Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

**Job Details**

**Job Family** **IT**

**Job Function** **Database**

**Pay Type** **Salary**