Lead Software Engineer, AI/ML (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

As a Lead Software Engineer in AI/ML, your role focuses on overseeing team operations, setting standards, and fostering talent growth. You'll collaborate across departments to implement efficient software frameworks and design full-stack applications leveraging AI technologies. Working closely with data scientists and UX/UI designers, you'll integrate advanced AI models and ensure the development of robust APIs and responsive front-end components. Your responsibilities also include maintaining code quality through mentoring and reviews, while staying updated on emerging trends in AI, cloud services, and full-stack development to optimize application performance and availability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the software engineering team, set standards, best practices, and assist leaders in talent development within the team.

• Collaborate across the organization to implement efficient software development frameworks.

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications utilizing AI technologies.

• Work with data scientists, product managers, and UX/UI designers to define and launch new features.

• Integrate AI models and large language models (LLMs) from platforms like Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS.

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for AI functionalities.

• Develop front-end components using modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) to ensure responsive design and user experience.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.

• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior engineers.

• Stay updated with emerging AI, cloud services, and full-stack development trends.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure high availability and performance of AI-enabled applications.

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of work experience.

• 10+ years experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong portfolio of AI-enabled products (3+ year).

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).

• Expertise in back-end development using languages such as Python and Node.js.

• Hands-on experience with cloud services and AI APIs such as those from Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS.

• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Uses AI tools and automation to boost code generation, debugging, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations.

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.