Early Career Software Engineer – Applied AI

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Development Engineer, where you will lead software development initiatives that harness the power of AI to transform the childcare sector. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to design innovative solutions that empower childcare providers and enhance parent experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with flexible hours, providing you the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic workplace culture. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Health Benefits for Employees

80% Health Benefits for Dependents

Flexible PTO

Mental Wellness Days

Wellness Initiative Reimbursements

Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Regular Team Bonding Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering required.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AI/ML Concepts

Software Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

LangChain

Rasa

Job description

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

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, in-person environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

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

What We Offer

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

Wonderschool’s mission is to ensure every child has access to child care that helps them realize their potential. We are doing this by building a suite of tools to support passionate early care and education professionals to start and run quality and sustainable child care programs. Our tools allow providers to easily manage their students, parents, and school all from one dashboard. Our community allows providers to seek advice, support, and a sense of belonging with a group of like-minded peers.

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