Software Development Engineer, AI at GoodParty.org in Remote

Summary: GoodParty.org is using AI to transform democracy, empowering Independent candidates to run for office. They are seeking a new-to-the-industry engineer to build AI-powered tools that enhance civic engagement and campaign effectiveness. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Built or scaled 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 - Studied, worked, or volunteered in politics, civics, or democracy reform - Desire to act on improving democracy Required Skills: AI applications design, Large language models, Python, React Important Skills: DataBricks, Postgres, AWS Nice-to-Have Skills: Scrum, GitHub, Ethical AI development, Collaboration 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., $50/month to help with your internet and other expenses.