
Senior AI Engineer I, Literacy (24 months fixed-term) at Jobgether. 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.. . . . 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.. . Company Location: United States.