Senior Staff AI Research Engineer

campus; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Fertility benefits via Carrot

Flexible time away + paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Campus is seeking a Senior Staff AI Research Engineer to lead research and build production‑ready AI features that personalize and improve student learning. You will contribute to publications and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deploy impactful models.

The role emphasizes research direction, experimentation, and measurable impact on student outcomes, with opportunities to publish in leading venues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI systems that enhance the Campus learning experience
• Run rigorous experiments to validate the effectiveness of these systems
• Create new benchmarks and datasets for evaluating AI learning models
• Publish your work in peer‑reviewed journals and leading AI conferences
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deploy models that improve real‑world student engagement

Job description

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Staff AI Research Engineer to help make Campus the world’s best organization in AI for learning. This role requires deep technical expertise in machine learning and a passion for developing novel systems that personalize and improve the student experience. You’ll have the opportunity to lead research, build production‑ready AI features, and contribute to publications that advance the field of AI in education.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will

• Design and develop new AI systems that enhance the Campus learning experience
• Run rigorous experiments to validate the effectiveness of these systems
• Create new benchmarks and datasets for evaluating AI learning models
• Publish your work in peer‑reviewed journals and leading AI conferences
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deploy models that improve real‑world student engagement

We’re excited about you because

• You’re a visionary builder who can connect advanced research to human‑centered educational goals
• You thrive in open‑ended, research‑oriented environments and take initiative to define impactful projects
• You’re a collaborative innovator who bridges frontier research with scalable engineering solutions
• You care deeply about creating measurable impact in students’ learning outcomes
• You’re passionate about experimentation, open science, and the potential of AI to transform education

What you’ll get

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($230,000–300,000) + equity grant
  • Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Fertility benefits via Carrot
• Flexible time away + paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues‑Thurs in‑office)
• Social events – happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, and more!
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where we’re located

Tribeca, NY

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer new H‑1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H‑1B sponsorship. However, we can support H‑1B transfers and are able to sponsor TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens.