Wonderschool

Early Career Software Engineer - Applied AI

Wonderschool • $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms, including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborative work in an on-site setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with AI capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and features.
  • Build modular AI agents for natural language understanding and action execution.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software to ensure stability and performance.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering and AI.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for employee health premiums and 80% for dependents.
  • Flexible PTO and mental wellness days.
  • Reimbursements for personal wellness initiatives.
  • Competitive parental leave policies after six months of employment.
  • On-site work environment with lunch provided.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Early Career Software Engineer to join our team. As the Early Career Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading our software development initiatives, working with a talented team to create innovative solutions. Your expertise in delivery of high-quality software will be essential in driving the development of our cutting-edge applications.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Early Career Software Engineer with an interest in applied AI to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where you can apply your technical skills to create meaningful impact in the childcare ecosystem. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, AI-driven solutions that empower childcare providers and improve parent experiences. This position is on site in our office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, 5-6 days a week to allow for collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions with a focus on integrating AI capabilities.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and implement innovative features.
  • Design and Development of AI Agents: Build modular, task-specific AI agents capable of natural language understanding, dialogue management, and action execution using frameworks such as LangChain or Rasa.
  • Debug and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure platform stability.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering and AI.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, in-person environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Strong understanding of machine learning principles, including model development, evaluation, and deployment for real-world applications.
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Pipelines: Design and deploy RAG pipelines by integrating retrievers with generative models to enable contextual, real-time responses using vectorized knowledge bases.
  • Continuous Learning: Incorporate user feedback loops and data augmentation techniques to iteratively improve the performance and relevance of AI agents and RAG pipelines.

What We Offer
  • Compensation: Expected salary range is $100K-$120K annually, based on experience and location.
  • Health Benefits: 100% coverage for employee premiums and 80% for dependents.
  • Wellness: Flexible PTO, mental wellness days, and reimbursements for wellness initiatives.
  • Parental Leave: Competitive policies eligible after six months of employment.
  • Work Environment: 5-6 days a week in our office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, with lunch covered.

About Wonderschool

Wonderschool is an online platform that helps educators start, grow, and manage their own in-home preschools and child care programs. The company provides a suite of tools and services to help educators with licensing, curriculum, marketing, and enrollment. Wonderschool was founded in 2016 by Chris Bennett and Arrel Gray, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Wonderschool
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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