College Board is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join the BigFuture Student team. In this role, you will design and build next-generation user experiences powered by Generative AI, implementing LLM-driven tools that personalize, automate, and enhance student journeys.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver high-quality, scalable, secure, and reusable software leveraging modern technologies and cloud-native practices.
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate ideas into impactful, student-facing solutions.
- Break down new product capabilities into actionable technical changes and implement solutions for rapid testing of innovative concepts.
- Create shareable technical and non-technical documentation and maintain clean code and strong engineering standards.
- Participate in or lead Agile SCRUM ceremonies and contribute to team deliverables.
- Elevate team performance through code reviews, mentoring peers, and helping solve complex technical challenges.
- Assist in resolving production issues with urgency and precision.
- Serve as an organizational Subject Matter Expert on implementing Generative AI applications and advise on tools and infrastructure.
- Keep abreast of developments in GenAI capabilities and share knowledge with the team.
- Serve as an advisor to internal teams developing staff education around Generative AI.
What We're Looking For
- 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 of RAG 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 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.
- 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.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Proven ability to pitch new ideas and implement improved systems and processes.
- Effective communicator, able to provide feedback, mentor, and participate in interviews.
- 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
- Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal.
Technical Stack
- Languages & Frameworks: Python, FastAPI, Flask, Django, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Node.js, React, Next.js
- AWS Services: Lambda, SNS, SQS, S3, Step Functions, IAM, KMS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, DynamoDB
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift, DynamoDB
- AI/ML: OpenAI API, Anthropic API, Pinecone, AWS OpenSearch
Team & Environment
You will be part of the BigFuture Student team within our Technology division. We are mission-driven technologists building products that positively transform educational and career trajectories. We value creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and learning in an Agile, collaborative environment that celebrates shared successes and growth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary Range: $150,000 to $163,000
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position with remote work flexibility. Candidates should be prepared to travel 3-5 times a year to our Reston, VA office.
College Board is an equal opportunity employer.
