Senior Software Engineer

Pearson • Hoboken, NJ

3d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pearson Learning Studio is looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Advanced Specialist to join the Guided Study team and help build AI-powered learning experiences at scale.
This role is ideal for a strong full-stack engineer with hands-on experience in modern web development and practical exposure to AI systems such as LLM integrations and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
You will work closely with the Principal Engineer and cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent, scalable features that improve student outcomes.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in software development.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• ReactJS
• Java and/or Python
• SQL
• Experience integrating or working with:
• At least one LLM
• Prompt engineering
• Basic RAG concepts and implementation
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying AI-powered applications in production.
• Familiarity with vector databases.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience in EdTech or content-driven platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using:
• ReactJS (frontend)
• Java and/or Python (backend)
• SQL-based databases
• Build clean APIs and ensure smooth frontend-backend integration.
• Write maintainable, well-tested, production-ready code.
• Integrate at least one Large Language Model (LLM) into application workflows.
• Implement and optimize RAG pipelines under architectural guidance.
• Apply practical prompt engineering techniques to improve output quality.
• Work with vector stores and embeddings as part of AI-driven features.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Data teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and propose improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with ownership and urgency.

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level