[Remote] Software Development Engineer, AI
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GoodParty.org is using AI to transform democracy by empowering Independent candidates to run for office. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer to assist in the design and implementation of AI applications and enhance existing open-source products.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design implementation of human-in-the-loop AI applications that leverage large language models (LLMs), vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
- Build your skills with React, NextJS, DataBricks, Python, and Postgres to enhance our existing open-source products on AWS
- Rapidly learn new domains and apply AI and machine learning methods to enhance campaign and civic technology products
- Conduct structured experimentation to diagnose problems, validate solutions, and communicate findings effectively
- Evaluate emerging AI frameworks and tools (including MCP and agentic systems) for integration into production environments
- Initially reports to the CTO
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in software development
- Strong technical training in computer science or engineering
- Demonstrated passion for LLM integration in web, mobile, and backend systems
- Experience with prompt engineering, RAG workflows, and agentic AI systems
- Practical experience as an intern or junior engineer using scrum and github
- Experience with cloud infrastructure
- Commitment to responsible and ethical AI development
- Awareness of model limitations, bias, and performance considerations
- Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally
- Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience building or scaling AI functions in prior roles
- Experience as a full stack developer with React, NextJS, DataBricks, Python, and Postgres
- Demonstrated domain expertise by achievement of a relevant secondary degree
- Prior experience as a contributor to an open-source project
- Experience studying, working, or volunteering in politics, civics, or democracy reform
Benefits
- 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
- Unlimited PTO (sick and vacation) policy.
- 401(k) program available so you can contribute toward retirement savings (no employer match).
- Individual learning & development budget to fund your growth.
- Workspace setup stipend.
- $50/month to help with your internet and other expenses.
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