AI Video Generation Architect

Workman Labs; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Classrooms Project is seeking a Senior Architect to design an end-to-end generative video pipeline that converts lesson specifications into production-ready content. The role emphasizes deterministic, scalable media pipelines and AI-assisted development in a high-autonomy environment.

The candidate will lead multi-agent orchestration using LangGraph, work with Manim/Remotion for video generation, and mentor teammates while delivering features weekly.

Qualifications

• Expertise with AI-native development tools and continuous multi-session coding.
• Experience building real backend AI orchestration layers using LangGraph or equivalent.
• Deep programmatic media experience with animation frameworks like Manim or Remotion.
• Proficiency with FFmpeg and audio/video technical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design the generative AI pipeline to create deterministic lessons-as-code with structured artifacts.
• Deliver multiple substantial features weekly through AI-assisted development.
• Build multi-agent orchestration systems using tools like LangGraph.
• Engineer video generation systems including layout engines, mathematical typesetting, and animated diagrams.
• Implement quality assurance systems with rubric-based evaluation and ground-truth verification.
• Design scalable media infrastructure across Python and TypeScript.
• Mentor team members through code reviews and architectural guidance.

Skills

AI-native development tools

Backend AI orchestration

Media/animation experience

FFmpeg expertise

Self-directed work style

Tools

LangGraph

Manim

Remotion

FFmpeg

Job description

Modern Classrooms Project, an education nonprofit, seeks an architect to build an end-to-end generative video pipeline that transforms lesson specifications into production-ready instructional content.

$170,000 – $200,000 / yr

Location

Washington, DC

Remote

Seniority

Senior

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Design the generative AI pipeline to create deterministic lessons-as-code with structured artifacts
• Deliver multiple substantial features weekly through AI-assisted development Unique
• Build multi-agent orchestration systems using tools like LangGraph
• Engineer video generation systems including layout engines, mathematical typesetting, and animated diagrams
• Implement quality assurance systems with rubric-based evaluation and ground-truth verification
• Design scalable media infrastructure across Python and TypeScript Unique
• Mentor team members through code reviews and architectural guidance

Experience

• Expertise with AI-native development tools and continuous multi-session coding
• Experience building real backend AI orchestration layers using LangGraph or equivalent
• Deep programmatic media experience with animation frameworks like Manim or Remotion Unique
• Proficiency with FFmpeg and audio/video technical fundamentals
• Track record of building golden datasets and calibrated evaluation systems
• Self-directed work style suited to high-autonomy environments Unique