AI Education Applications Developer

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $31 - $55 per Hour 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ June 27th, 2026

SQL Python Node.js

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring an AI Education Applications Developer. The role involves applying programming concepts to develop AI-powered educational tools that support research in online learning and student success, translating research insights into scalable technical solutions, and contributing to the design and deployment of systems that enhance higher education learning environments.

Highlights

Develop and implement AI-powered education tools supporting research on student success and equity in postsecondary education.
Work under general supervision to resolve programming design and implementation issues for medium-sized projects.
Required skills include secure software development, object-oriented programming, software repository management, and common programming tools.
Technical proficiency with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, Git, APIs, and AI integration, including large language models and AI APIs.
Must have 1-3 years of programming experience and at least 1 year contributing to a full software product lifecycle.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training is required.
Experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams; background in education, learning technology, or research is preferred.
Compensation ranges from $31.47 to $55.12 per hour.
Supports faculty research projects, including PeerSpace, an application for online study group facilitation.
Employment requires compliance with background checks, legal employment eligibility, vaccination policies, and other conditions.