Sr Software Engineer - Applied AI

Mcgraw Hill; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer - Applied AI to advance our AI Platform.

You will design, build, and maintain AI-powered full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on generative AI, integration with LLMs, and robust deployment pipelines. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and collaborate with data scientists and product teams to deliver secure, accessible, and scalable solutions across AWS/Azure, using modern stacks such as Python, Node.js, Angular/React,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of product or enterprise software development, including hands-on AI powered applications.
• Strong full-stack experience: Backend/API (Python, Node.js), Frontend (Angular/React).
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Hands-on with MCP, LLMs, LangChain, and RAG techniques.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI platform and AI-powered tools/applications, scalable and reliable.
• Lead scoping, architecture, and implementation of cross-team solutions.
• Mentor junior/mid engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, PMs, and engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay updated on AI advancements and integrate new capabilities.
• Ensure security, privacy compliance, and accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA).
• Contribute to CI/CD and cloud infra optimization.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Angular/React

AWS/Azure

Terraform

LLM/AI

MCP

RAG

CI/CD

Software Architecture

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Job description

Impact the Moment

Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility? At McGraw Hill, our mission is to unlock the full potential of every learner. This role puts you at the center of that mission, applying AI to products used by millions of students and educators. We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer - Applied AI to join our AI Platform team.

Your Impact on the team

As a Sr. Software Engineer - Applied AI you possess the expertise in building AI powered full stack applications. Since this position entails development of Generative AI enabled apps, practical experience in generative AI and demonstrating a profound understanding of its principles, applications, and latest advancements is highly desirable. You are a dynamic individual who can build and seamlessly integrate AI solutions across the full stack, driving forward our AI initiatives and ensuring robust, scalable implementations. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor other engineers and help shape the technical direction of our AI platform.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain AI platform & AI powered tools / applications, including generative AI solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
• Lead the scoping, architecture, and implementation of complex, cross-team solutions with minimal guidance.
• Take ownership and work autonomously on any development task within an application or service, delivering code on time and with a quality mindset.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing, and help set technical direction for the team.
• Work closely with data scientists, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI technologies, exploring opportunities to integrate new AI capabilities into existing or new applications.
• Implement best practices for application security and ensure compliance with relevant data privacy and protection regulations.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes to allow for smoother releases
• Contribute to cloud infrastructure optimizing for performance, cost, and security.
• Promote engineering best practices within your team to ensure quality, stability, performance, resiliency, and maintainability of your software.
• Develop and maintain software solutions that comply with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA. Integrate accessibility best practices into code, testing, and design processes.

We're looking for someone with:

• 4+ years of experience in product or enterprise software development, including hands‑on experience building AI powered applications.
• Strong hands‑on experience on the full software stack including Backend / API (Python, Node.js), Frontend (Angular/React), Databases (such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB) and Infrastructure (AWS/Azure, Terraform)
• Hands‑on experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP), including designing and building MCP servers and clients to connect LLMs and AI agents with external tools and data sources
• Experience developing scalable AI powered solutions at an enterprise level such as Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI service, Amazon Bedrock or similar technologies.
• Recent focus on generative AI, with hands‑on experience in applying LLM frameworks such as LangChain
• Practical knowledge of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques, including implementing and optimizing RAG models to enhance information retrieval and generation capabilities
• Proven technical abilities in software development, testing, monitoring, performance tuning and deployment pipelines
• Track record of leading technical design, mentoring engineers, and influencing architecture decisions across teams
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for technology and commitment to staying current on AI advancements
• Experience implementing accessible features in web applications.

Why McGraw Hill?

There has never been a better time to join McGraw Hill. In our culture of curiosity and innovation, you will be able to own your growth and develop as we do.

The pay range for this position is between $124,300 - $145,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.