Early Career Software Engineer – Applied AI

Wonderschool; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company making a significant impact in the childcare sector as a Sr. Development Engineer. In this role, you will lead software development initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create AI-driven solutions that enhance the experiences of childcare providers and parents alike. This unique opportunity allows you to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, utilizing your technical skills to develop scalable applications that meet real-world needs. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities, you will help shape the future of childcare solutions while enjoying a fully remote work environment and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

100% health coverage for employees

80% health coverage for dependents

Flexible PTO

Mental wellness days

Reimbursements for wellness initiatives

Competitive parental leave policies

Regular team bonding opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Strong foundation in programming languages like Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust software solutions with AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and implement features.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

AI/ML concepts

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Job description

About Wonderschool

Wonderschool is harnessing the power of technology to provide comprehensive support to childcare providers operating out of their homes as well as in the government and non-profit sectors. Our products enable childcare providers to create high-quality environments and meet the demands of their business, while also helping parents in need of childcare solutions through the creation of an accessible marketplace.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Development Engineer to join our team. As the Sr. Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading our software development initiatives, working with a talented team to create innovative solutions. Your expertise in delivery of high-quality software will be essential in driving the development of our cutting-edge applications.

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where you can apply your technical skills to create meaningful impact in the childcare ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, AI-driven solutions that empower childcare providers and improve parent experiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions with a focus on integrating AI capabilities.
2. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and implement innovative features.
3. Design and develop AI agents capable of natural language understanding, dialogue management, and action execution using frameworks such as LangChain or Rasa.
4. Debug and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure platform stability.
5. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering and AI.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. Strong foundation in programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
3. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
4. Basic understanding of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, in-person environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Strong understanding of machine learning principles, including model development, evaluation, and deployment for real-world applications.
2. Design and deploy RAG pipelines by integrating retrievers with generative models to enable contextual, real-time responses using vectorized knowledge bases.
3. Incorporate user feedback loops and data augmentation techniques to iteratively improve the performance and relevance of AI agents and RAG pipelines.

What We Offer

1. Compensation: Expected salary range is $100K–$120K annually, based on experience and location.
2. Health Benefits: 100% coverage for employee premiums and 80% for dependents.
3. Wellness: Flexible PTO, mental wellness days, and reimbursements for wellness initiatives.
4. Parental Leave: Competitive policies eligible after six months of employment.
5. Work Environment: Fully remote with flexible hours and regular team bonding opportunities.