Senior AI Engineer I, Literacy (24 Months Fixed-term)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Khan Academy. We are currently looking for a Senior AI Engineer I, Literacy (24 months fixed-term) in California (USA). This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior AI Engineer to apply generative AI to educational technology focused on literacy. You will collaborate closely with product, design, engineering, and content teams to integrate AI-driven features that enhance reading and writing learning experiences. Your work will include developing evaluation datasets, monitoring and improving AI output quality, and implementing techniques to ensure high-performing, bias-aware AI systems. The role emphasizes experimentation, iterative improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful tools that support educators and learners. You will contribute to shaping AI-driven literacy solutions while working in a mission-driven, remote-friendly environment. Accountabilities: • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build AI features that support literacy education use cases • Develop test datasets and evaluation criteria to assess AI output quality • Measure, maintain, and improve AI performance over time through experimentation with prompting, scaffolding, and architectural implementations • Implement strategies for bias mitigation and ensure ethical AI usage in educational contexts • Analyze interaction data to derive actionable insights for optimizing user experience • Stay informed about developments in AI, integrating research and industry trends into product features • Lead technical projects, provide guidance to team members, and document workflows and processes effectively Requirements • 5+ years of relevant technical experience in software engineering, ML engineering, data science, or related roles • 2+ years of applying AI, machine learning, or natural language processing to real-world problems • 1+ year of experience in education-related fields, focusing on literacy, instructional design, or learning science research • Strong proficiency with Python and/or Go for AI and software development • Experience guiding generative AI outputs using techniques such as prompt chaining, RAG, tool-calling, and fine-tuning • Ability to develop evaluation datasets, benchmark model performance, and ensure high-quality AI outputs • Solid understanding of large language models, their capabilities, and limitations • Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills for cross-functional teamwork • Awareness of ethical considerations and bias mitigation strategies in AI systems • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; postgraduate degree is a plus • Motivation to support the mission of providing high-quality education for all learners Benefits • Competitive salary range: $137,871 - $147,000 USD / $186,306 - $198,450 CAD, with additional incentives • Remote-first and flexible work schedule with consideration for your time zone • Generous parental leave and ample paid time off • Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life • 401(k) plan with 4% matching • Opportunities to work on high-impact, mission-driven projects in literacy education • A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team environment • Professional growth opportunities and support for continuous learning • Participation in affinity, ally, and social groups to connect with peers Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest!