Superbuilder - AI Engineer Austin, Texas about 2 months ago

Superbuilders; Mission (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperBuilders seeks builders to design, develop, and ship full-stack AI-native EdTech applications that empower thousands of students. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to deployment, applying the latest AI tools to accelerate progress and scale impact.

This role emphasizes learning science-grounded product development, collaboration with a high-performing team, and delivering impact at scale in education accelerationism.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building and shipping complex software applications.
• A portfolio of projects that showcases your skills and your passion for building.
• A deep understanding of AI principles and a strong desire to work at the cutting edge of the field.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and Ship: design, develop, and deploy full-stack, AI-native educational applications used by thousands of students.
• Own End-to-End: take ideas from concept to reality across the product lifecycle.
• Leverage AI: utilize the latest AI tools to accelerate workflow and capabilities.
• Ground Your Work in Science: ensure products are grounded in learning science to maximize impact.
• Collaborate and Lead: work with a team of world-class builders and maintain high standards.

Job description

We're looking for high-agency builders who are compelled by Education Accelerationism (EDU/ACC). Design and ship full-stack, AI-native EdTech apps that will impact thousands of students. Own end-to-end, leverage cutting-edge AI tools, and be part of a team transforming education for the future.

$120,000 - $200,000 / year

The Mission: To improve educational outcomes for 1 billion kids.

We stand at a pivotal moment in history. If you're reading this, then you already know that AI is a force that will reshape society. We believe that the future of humanity depends on our ability to co-evolve with it. This is the core of Education Accelerationism (e/acc): the urgent, critical need to scale human knowledge and skills to effectively guide and support the development of AI.

Our mission is to transform education from the ground up, using AI to create a new generation of learners with high levels of agency and mastery of the Common Core, ready to tackle the world's most complex challenges. We are not just building apps; we are building the intellectual and psychological infrastructure for the future.

If this mission resonates with you on a fundamental level, read on.

Who We Are

The SuperBuilders program is an elite team of AI Engineers, product developers, marketers, and researchers operating under a single, unified principle: AI-First. We are the innovation engine for a network of the world's most advanced AI-focused private schools, including Alpha School, GT School, Montessorium, and the Texas Sports Academy.

We are inspired by the concept of the "Superbuilder" as a startup's X-factor [1]. We are a team of high-agency individuals who take ownership, build end-to-end, develop dominant domain expertise over learning science, and are obsessed with shipping products that matter.

What is a Superbuilder?

A Superbuilder is not a traditional engineer. You are a force of nature, a builder-leader who is energized by creating, not just managing. You operate across the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and research to coding, deployment, and marketing. You don't just use AI tools; you think and build in an AI-native way, fundamentally reimagining how products are created in the age of intelligence.

You are a systems thinker who understands that technology, product, and mission are inextricably linked. You are comfortable with ambiguity, thrive in a high-change environment, and are driven by a relentless desire to make a tangible impact.

What You'll Do

• Build and Ship: You will design, develop, and deploy full-stack, AI-native educational applications that will be used by thousands of students.
• Own End-to-End: You will take ideas from concept to reality, participating in every stage of the product development process.
• Leverage AI: You will utilize the latest AI tools and techniques to accelerate your workflow and build capabilities that were previously impossible.
• Ground Your Work in Science: You will ensure that your products are not just technologically impressive, but are also grounded in the principles of learning science to maximize educational impact.
• Collaborate and Lead: You will work alongside a team of other world-class Superbuilders, contributing to a culture of high standards, psychological safety, and relentless execution.

Who We're Looking For

We have a specific set of priorities when evaluating candidates. We look for them in this order:

• Mission Alignment: You are deeply compelled by the obvious demand that education needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, and the need to prepare humanity for an AI-centric future. This is not just a job for you; it is a calling.
• High Levels of Agency: You are a proactive, self-directed individual who takes initiative and ownership. You have a history of making things happen, even in the face of ambiguity and constraints. You are a builder at heart.
• Great Engineering Skills: You have a strong technical foundation and a proven ability to build and ship high-quality software. You are comfortable working across the stack and are eager to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building and shipping complex software applications.
• A portfolio of projects that showcases your skills and your passion for building.
• A deep understanding of AI principles and a strong desire to work at the cutting edge of the field.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

If you succeed here, you will have played a central role in transforming education, one of the most important and stubbornly broken domains in the world. You will be part of a team that is not just building products, but is actively working to shape the future of humanity. This is the kind of impact that defines careers.