Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Stevens Institute of Technology · Hoboken, NJ · 5 days ago
Engineering$35–$45/hrPart-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI-driven workflows to support and optimize the full course lifecycle, from curriculum structuring to final delivery
- Build and maintain automation pipelines for curriculum outlining, content structuring, transcript processing, quiz generation, and multimedia workflows
- Develop AI-assisted tools and backend systems to streamline course creation, learner support, and operational processes
- Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI techniques to improve content quality, workflow efficiency, and scalability
- Develop and optimize data pipelines to handle educational content, including textual, video, and multimedia data
- Create analytics and reporting solutions to monitor learner engagement, workflow performance, and product effectiveness
- Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization across course lifecycle workflows
- Create dashboards and reporting systems to provide visibility into learner behavior, content performance, and operational metrics
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications (front-end UI + backend services) that operationalize AI workflows for course development and delivery teams
- Build and document APIs and integrations (e.g., content systems, LMS tooling, analytics platforms), including authentication/authorization, observability, and error handling
- Own the build, release, and deployment lifecycle for web services and applications, including CI/CD, environment configuration, and performance/security best practices
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), program teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical technical solutions
- Proactively identify and lead improvements across CPE workflows, taking ownership of automation initiatives and system enhancements
- Support coordination of development efforts, including task tracking, timeline management, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams
- Document systems, workflows, and implementation logic to support scalability, maintainability, and long-term adoption
- Coordinate delivery with teammates and align timelines and resources to suit business timelines
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
- Experience with AI-assisted and agentic development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor) for rapid prototyping and iteration
- Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI concepts
- Experience working with Python, APIs, automation workflows, and backend systems
- Experience with web development fundamentals and modern full-stack patterns (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, a front-end framework such as React, and REST/GraphQL API design)
- Experience building or working with data pipelines and handling structured and unstructured data
- Familiarity with databases and data storage (SQL and/or NoSQL) and experience building data-backed applications
- Familiarity with AI applications in media workflows, including content generation and processing
- Working knowledge of Business Intelligence concepts, including reporting, analytics, and performance tracking
- Ability to support SME-driven course development using AI-assisted tools and workflows
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to manage development tasks, timelines, and multiple concurrent priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with learner analytics, educational data, or digital learning platforms
- Strong ability to design, optimize, and automate complex workflows using AI systems
- Familiarity with product analytics, workflow optimization, and performance measurement
- Experience supporting content, media, or course production workflows using AI-enabled systems