Senior Software Engineer - UI

ServiceNow Inc

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$128,900–$219,100 Per Year
SKILLS
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), Access Control, Algorithms, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Best Practices, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Structures, Database Programming Languages, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Docker, Error Recovery, Fortune 500 Customers, Functional Testing, Government, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HighCharts, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Import/Export, Integration Testing, JSON, JUnit, Java, JavaScript, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Regression Testing, Regulations, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Scalable System Development, Selenium, ServiceNow, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, Test Automation, Test Harness, Test Strategy, Testability, Training Data Sets, Unix Operating Systems, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vue.js, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

About the Role

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be a member of our Global Cloud Services organization. In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to build next generation customer facing cloud Observability tools. You will also work cross functionally with multiple teams on the design, architecture and implementation of our Observability platform with the focus on AI powered UX that enables self-service monitoring for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability. Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into well-architected solutions, owning features from design through delivery. Build intuitive and extensible user experiences using modern UI frameworks, ensuring flexibility for customer-specific needs. Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing existing product capabilities. Integrate automated testing into development workflows to ensure consistent quality across releases. Participate in design and code reviews ensuring best practices in performance, maintainability, and testability. Develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration and performance aspects. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing best practices in engineering and quality. Promote a culture of engineering craftsmanship, knowledge-sharing, and thoughtful quality practices across the team.

Requirements

Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. Proven experience designing and delivering AI-powered user experiences, including conversation design, LLM integration, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). 1+ years of integrating Copliot/windsurf (or equivalent). 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality products.

  • reviews risks with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience. Strong knowledge of UX principles (human-centered design, trust, transparency, error recovery) and ability to apply them to autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents. Deep knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, HTML, XML, CSS, REST, High charts and associated frameworks. Passion for evaluating root causes with LLMs and problem solving, domain expertise preferred. Strong skills in Java and related frameworks. Strong skills in CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud-native deployments using AI-assisted tools. Strong in query language - SQL, Prometheus Query Language. Preferred: Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. Preferred: Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills in distributed and enterprise environments. Preferred: Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to influence product direction and champion AI-first design principles. Preferred: Hands-on expertise with AI orchestration frameworks and building workflows for agentic or multi-agent systems. Preferred: Development experiences on the ServiceNow Platform is a big plus. Preferred: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar object-oriented languages. Preferred: Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue. Preferred: Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance optimization. Preferred: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Preferred: Understanding software quality principles including reliability, observability, and production readiness. Preferred: Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack. Preferred: Experience with AI-powered tools or workflows, including validation of datasets, model predictions, and inference consistency. Preferred: Comfort with development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, profilers, source control, and Unix-based systems.

What We Offer

Build and deliver high-impact software that powers digital experiences for millions of users. Collaborate in a culture that values craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Work symbiotically with AI and automation tools that enhance engineering excellence and drive product reliability. Be part of a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and shared success.

Compensation

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $128,900 - $219,100, 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.

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 globaltalentss@servicenow.com 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.

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