AI Software Engineer

Job Profile:

Applications Developer 2

Job Family:

IT Applications

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$95,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Assists in design, development, and troubleshooting software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure.

Job Description:

Do you have deep technical expertise in software development with a proven track record of developing scalable technical solutions? Are you experienced at mentoring and overseeing work produced by junior engineers, student developers, and contractors? Then apply today for this AI Software Engineer position!

NOTE: This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona three days a week.

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Click here!

We are seeking an AI Software Engineer to join our Solutions Engineering team. Every day you'll make a difference in the lives of others by playing a key role in the learner's experience across the EdPlus digital portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering robust technology solutions and partnering with the other leads to iterate, optimize, and enhance digital experiences for online learners.

The Solutions Engineering team is responsible for creating solutions and enhancing our current technology stack for a variety of challenges as part of an innovative environment, refining how users engage with higher education. Working collaboratively in diverse teams creates forward-thinking and thoughtful experiences, ensuring web products support ASU and EdPlus overall strategy and goals.

Essential Duties:

• Design and develop robust, scalable AI-based solutions that integrate with our existing systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct technical discussions with team members to understand product scope.
• Maintain technical currency and take advantage of professional development opportunities.
• Guide effective documentation and communication of engineering processes to EdPlus engineers, student engineers, and contractors.
• Identify and troubleshoot errors and/or problems with web-based/chrome extension-based applications.
• Work on a collaborative, fast-paced team and with other experts across other disciplines.
• Mentor and oversee work produced by junior engineers, student developers, and contractors.
• Stay current with AI trends and implement improvements to existing systems and workflows.
• Contribute to the larger IT community across the University.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona three days a week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• At least 4 years hands-on software development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with cross-functional teams about various engineering topics such as system architecture, detailed design, APIs, etc.
• Experience working with serverless frameworks, API Gateway, and Lambda.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and AWS CDK are nice to have(s).
• Experience in Javascript/TypeScript (preferred), HTML5, CSS3 and NodeJS.
• Strong experience with component-driven frameworks such as VueJS or ReactJS.
• Demonstrated understanding of both front-end and back-end web technologies: HTTP(S), XML, JSON, JSONP, AJAX, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
•  Experience developing applications that build AI APIs into smart agents with multimodal capabilities is a nice to have
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models using vector databases, including strategies for embedding, chunking, and indexing to build domain-specific chatbots is nice to have
• Demonstrated understanding of software development lifecycle and standard methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate thoughtfully, using problem-solving skills and to build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing resilient foundations for collecting, storing, modeling, and analyzing massive data sets from multiple sources
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects with minimal supervision and direction. 
• Demonstrated skills with various development methodologies and the ability to adapt these to the needs of an organization using Agile processes.
• Demonstrated passion for understanding the user and a strong communicator of the user's perspective in building the best solutions for the most meaningful problems.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapt to changing requirements, and learn new technologies as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects with minimal supervision and direction.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• Are you able to commute three days a week to the office in Scottsdale, AZ?
• How are you using AI in your day-to-day work/life?
• Share a recent accomplishment you are proud of.

Salary & Benefits:

$85,000 - $95,000 per year, DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment:

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of inclusion. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19215.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.