Pearson VUE

Staff Software Engineer – AI

Pearson VUE

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HobokenNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Define and drive the architecture for scalable, high-performance web applications supporting Guided Study experiences.
  • Lead system design discussions and make strategic technology decisions across frontend, backend, and AI components.
  • Architect and implement AI-powered workflows using agentic AI frameworks and LLM-based systems.
  • Design and optimize data pipelines and backend services using Java, Python, and SQL.
  • Ensure best practices in scalability, observability, performance, and security.
  • Develop and integrate at least one Large Language Model (LLM) into production workflows.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines.
  • Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to improve learning personalization and response quality.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and define roadmap integration strategies.
  • Lead frontend architecture using ReactJS.
  • Develop backend systems using Java and Python.
  • Design and optimize relational databases and complex SQL queries.
  • Ensure clean API design and seamless frontend-backend integration.
  • Partner closely with Product, Data Science, UX, and Content teams to deliver intelligent learning features.
  • Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering standards across the organization.
  • Contribute to technical strategy and long-term platform evolution.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in design, architecture, and development of web applications
  • Strong hands-on experience in:
  • - Agentic AI systems
  • - At least one Large Language Model (LLM)
  • - Prompt Engineering
  • - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • - Full-stack development expertise in:
  • - ReactJS
  • - Java
  • - Python
  • - SQL
  • Demonstrated experience designing scalable, distributed systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-thinking capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
  • information on benefits offered is here
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaPythonSQLReactJSAgentic AI systemsLarge Language Model (LLM)Prompt EngineeringRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)scalable web applicationsdata pipelines
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingsystem-thinkingcommunication skillscollaboration skillsmentoringinfluencing engineering standards