AI Software Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re seeking an experienced AI Software Engineer for a fully remote, 7–12 month contract opportunity with a leading global education company known for its commitment to innovation, learning excellence, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

In this role, you’ll join a forward-thinking software engineering team to lead the development of scalable, full-stack generative AI applications. You’ll be at the forefront of building educational technologies that impact millions of users around the world, helping shape the future of learning through cutting-edge AI.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of AI platforms and AI-powered tools/applications.

• Stay current with AI advancements and evaluate opportunities to integrate new capabilities into product offerings.

• Guide a team of individual contributors while contributing hands-on to the development of high-scale web applications.

• Drive development of new products, enhancements, and maintenance across a suite of widely-used, high-availability applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, SRE, and leadership—through all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Apply best practices for application security and ensure compliance with relevant data privacy standards.

• Contribute to and improve CI/CD processes to support efficient, confident releases.

• Engage with product sponsors and senior leadership to align on vision, strategy, and execution.

• Raise potential gaps or opportunities in product requirements, contributing to overall product quality and innovation.

• Work effectively with a distributed team to solve challenges and deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

• Consider the full product lifecycle—from conception to sunsetting—during planning and implementation.

• Mentor junior engineers to support team growth and development.

Requirements:

• Proven success building AI-powered solutions at scale within enterprise environments.

• Strong software engineering foundation with deep understanding of full-stack development.

• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain technical concepts to varied stakeholders.

• Experience delivering accessible, user-focused front-end applications in partnership with UX teams.

• Commitment to inclusive design practices that support a diverse range of users and abilities.

• Skilled in designing APIs that are clean, interoperable, and easy for others to adopt.

• Strong sense of ownership and curiosity to understand the “why” behind technical and business decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments with a focus on uptime and performance.

• Full software development lifecycle experience, including testing, documentation, performance tuning, and security.

• Track record of success working with distributed, cross-functional product teams.

Perks & Benefits:

(Eligibility requires 30+ hours/week and a minimum 10-week assignment)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefits

• eLearning Opportunities

• Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development

If you’re an experienced AI Software Engineer looking to make an impact with a global innovator in education, apply today. Our recruitment team will reach out, guide you through the process, and advocate for your success every step of the way.

The application deadline date 6/7/2025

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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