Software Engineer I, AI

AARP • Washington, DC

13h

About The Position

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
Information Technology Services is responsible for AARP enterprise-wide technology and information security functions. Services range from infrastructure design and operations, system and software lifecycle implementations, enabling the mobile workforce and protecting AARP network, systems and data. A variety of technologies and practices are used including cloud computing, automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning within highly collaborative Agile teams.
The Software Engineer I, AI is a technical resource on a platform/capability team responsible for supporting the day-to-day design, implementation and operational activities of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C, or C++
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn and expand proficiency in programming languages
• Basic understanding of distributed systems and networking concepts, with a strong willingness to deepen expertise
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a desire to build hands-on experience
• Ability to approach and solve complex business problems through analytical thinking and technical solutions
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a willingness to experiment and contribute within a high-performing team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
• Regular and reliable job attendance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
• Independent judgment in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team with processing transactions, resolving issues, and administering platform or capability systems, solutions, and services.
• Maintaining code repositories and Git-based services, if applicable.
• Writing code, leveraging third‑party services, configuring systems, and implementing solutions in an agile way.
• Collaborating with the team to identify technical solutions for business and enterprise needs.
• Developing technical knowledge and expertise related to domain area systems, solutions, services, and applications.

Benefits

• AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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