The College Board · 5 hours ago
Senior AI Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expCollege Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence in education, helping over 7 million students navigate their path from high school to college and career. They are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and build next-generation user experiences powered by Generative AI, collaborating across architecture, data, and product design to enhance user journeys. This role involves mentoring teammates, influencing technical decisions, and simplifying complex problems while contributing to impactful products that transform educational experiences.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-quality software that is scalable, secure, and reusable—leveraging modern technologies, proven design patterns, and cloud-native practices to power BigFuture’s core tools
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to uphold the highest engineering standards and translate big ideas into impactful, student-facing solutions
Break down new product capabilities into actionable, verifiable technical changes that move quickly from concept to reality
Design and implement solutions to allow rapid testing of innovative concepts using the latest technologies, typically React web apps
Create sharable documentation, both technical and non-technical
Exercise discretion in prototyping: investing time to make sure the most important things work well, and working with the team to mock or minimize less important features
Maintain clean code and strong engineering standards such that when prototypes are greenlit for further development, the project is easy to build upon
Continuously develop the skills required to work with this rapidly developing technology
Participate in, or lead Agile SCRUM ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Grooming, Daily SCRUM, Demo) by contributing to team deliverables and driving alignment, focus, and momentum across sprints
Elevate team performance by giving and receiving thoughtful code reviews, mentoring peers, and helping solve complex technical challenges
Assist in resolving production issues with urgency and precision, ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience
Model discipline in adhering to development standards, security practices, and CI/CD principles while helping the team move fast without compromising quality
Continuously grow your skills and embrace a poly-skilled environment where everyone contributes beyond their specialty
Serve as an organizational Subject Matter Expert on implementing Generative AI applications
Work with our Enterprise Architecture team to review and/or establish implementation patterns involving Generative AI tools
Advise on, and where feasible, create tools and infrastructure that will enable teams to safely deploy Generative AI tools
Keep abreast of developments in GenAI capabilities and implementations
Share knowledge of new developments with the team via chats, meetings, and presentations when appropriate
Serve as an advisor to internal teams developing staff education around Generative AI
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic)
Experience fine-tuning or prompting large models for specific user or domain contexts
Understanding RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures, embeddings, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, AWS OpenSearch)
Familiarity with prompt engineering, few-shot learning, and context management techniques
Familiarity with Python skills (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) and comfort working with TypeScript/JavaScript for front-end integrations
5+ years of Software engineering experience designing, building, testing, and managing scalable web applications in cloud-hosted environments
2–3+ years working with LLMs, NLP, or applied ML systems
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, especially in the fast-moving GenAI space
Expertise in developing responsive, accessible UIs with JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js and/or Python
Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven messaging patterns
Strong knowledge of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, SNS, SQS, S3, Step Functions, IAM, KMS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, DynamoDB)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift, DynamoDB)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and practical decision-making skills
Effective communication and documentation skills
Proficiency in reviewing and improving code structure and architecture for testability, maintainability, and scalability, with hands-on experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, APIs, and AWS Serverless technologies (Lambdas, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with team members to identify and resolve issues, and partnering with Product Owners to prioritize backlog
Proven ability to pitch new ideas and implement improved systems and processes, delivering excellent results
Effective communicator and able to provide actionable feedback, mentor team members, and participate in interviews to evaluate engineering talent
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Machine Learning, or related engineering fields
Ability to travel 3-5 times a year to our Reston, VA office
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
Benefits
Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success
Company
The College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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