AI Engineer

What You'll Do

• Develop and deploy distributed systems and backend services that integrate LLMs / ML Models into real-world educational products
• Contribute to the design and development of Generative AI/ML system within established architecture
• Partner closely with product teams to rapidly prototype and ship AI-powered features, translating user needs into working solutions quickly
• Leverage agentic coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows to accelerate prototyping, and ship higher-quality solutions faster
• Participate in code review and technical discussions to continuously improve solution quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product teams, data scientists, data engineers, and software engineers to develop AI capabilities into existing and new products
• Take ownership of defining project milestones, timelines, and ensuring successful delivery within specified deadlines
• Maintain and update technical documentations for implemented features and processes
• Support team members through knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving
• Research and evaluate new tools and techniques
• Stay current with the latest AI technologies and methodologies through continuous learning

What You'll Need

• A high school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering or closely related field or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of progressive work experience in AI or software engineering roles
• Microsoft Azure AI Engineer certification preferred
• Working knowledge of Large Language Models, prompt engineering, context management, and embedding techniques
• Experience in Python, REST API development (FastAPI)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD and basic DevOps practices
• Strong product sense with the ability to understand user needs and contribute to building intuitive, impactful AI experience
• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed messaging systems such as Apache Kafka or similar technologies
• Knowledge or experience with modern web development frameworks such as Angular or React preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Aspirations for professional development and growth opportunities
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work independently on assigned tasks

Benefits

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic.