Senior Software Engineer

Pearson; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Learning Studio, Hoboken, NJ, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the REIA squad to build AI-powered learning experiences using Agentic AI frameworks and LangGraph orchestration.

The role emphasizes designing scalable AI systems, Agentic workflows, and RAG pipelines, with strong Python development and collaboration across product teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python development.
• Experience building AI/LLM-powered applications in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Agentic AI workflows using frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain.
• Develop and manage multi-step AI orchestration pipelines with robust state management.
• Integrate and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) for intelligent learning experiences.
• Design and implement RAG pipelines using embeddings and vector databases.
• Create, evaluate, and optimize prompts to improve response quality, reasoning, and reliability.
• Build scalable AI services and APIs using Python.
• Develop production-grade backend services and AI integration layers.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with ownership and urgency.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and technical planning sessions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team-wide technical growth.

Skills

Python

AI/LLM apps

LangGraph

LangChain

Agentic AI

RAG pipelines

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – AI/Agentic Systems

Pearson Learning Studio (PLS) – REIA Squad | Hoboken, NJ

Pearson Learning Studio is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Re-imagining Assessments (REIA) squad within the PLS team to help design and build next-generation AI-powered learning experiences using Agentic AI frameworks and LLM-based architectures.

This role is focused on developing intelligent, scalable AI systems with strong emphasis on Agentic workflows, LangGraph-based orchestration, state management, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). The ideal candidate will have deep experience building AI-driven applications using Python and modern AI orchestration frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

AI & Agentic System Development

• Design and implement Agentic AI workflows using frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain.

• Develop and manage multi-step AI orchestration pipelines with robust state management.

• Integrate and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) for intelligent learning experiences.

• Design and implement RAG pipelines using embeddings and vector databases.

• Create, evaluate, and optimize prompts to improve response quality, reasoning, and reliability.

• Build scalable AI services and APIs using Python.

Platform & Engineering

• Develop production-grade backend services and AI integration layers.

• Contribute to scalable system architecture, observability, and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with ownership and urgency.

Agile Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and technical planning sessions.

• Contribute to architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices.

• Mentor junior engineers and support team-wide technical growth.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of software engineering experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python development.

• Experience building AI/LLM-powered applications in production environments.

• Hands-on experience with LangGraph, LangChain, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.

• Strong understanding of Agentic AI concepts, workflow orchestration, and state management.

• Experience implementing RAG pipelines, embeddings, and vector databases.

• Strong prompt engineering skills and understanding of LLM behavior optimization.

• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or other enterprise LLM platforms.

• Familiarity with AI observability, evaluation frameworks, and guardrails.

• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.

• Experience in EdTech or content-driven platforms.

• Experience working within Agile product delivery teams.

Applications will be accepted through September 11. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range for this position is between $130,000 - $150,000 Annually.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 25699