Senior AI Backend Engineer – Cloud & ML APIs

Pearson; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Poland/Spain

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join the English Language Learning division. You will design and build backend services, APIs, and AI-enabled features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes cloud-based development, DevOps practices, and strong communication in a multilingual, remote-friendly environment. The position is hybrid, based in Poland with an option for Spain, reporting to Software Engineering Manager, and focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain backend components for digital products within agreed scope and team standards.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, data science, and other engineers to clarify requirements and deliver product increments.
• Contribute to backend services, APIs, and microservices, including AI integration, with support from senior engineers where needed.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, estimation, and planning activities.
• Support the integration and operationalization of AI models and services in collaboration with data science and platform teams.
• Apply engineering practices such as clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and DevOps ways of working.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for implemented features, services, and operational procedures.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and production issues within the team support model.
• Contribute to security, privacy, reliability, and compliance requirements by following established policies and guidance.
• Share knowledge with team members and contribute ideas for improving team practices, tools, and product quality.

Skills

Python

Agile practices

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

API development

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join the English Language Learning division. You will design and build backend services, APIs, and AI-enabled features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes cloud-based development, DevOps practices, and strong communication in a multilingual, remote-friendly environment. The position is hybrid, based in Poland with an option for Spain, reporting to Software Engineering Manager, and focused on