Join 2U as a Full-Stack Developer and help shape the future of digital education. You'll work on innovative tools that integrate generative AI and enhance user experiences across various platforms. If you're passionate about quality software and collaboration, this role is for you.
Mission-driven and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation in education technology.
At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world\-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world's leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential. **What We're Looking For:** We are looking for a Software Engineer III with experience building and maintaining data pipelines, developing generative AI solutions, and designing robust backend systems. You will participate in the discovery, design, and engineering of multiple cross\-functional projects, while troubleshooting complex business and production issues. You will uphold industry best practices and will help encourage our team to continuously improve. Above all, you care about delivering quality software in a sustainable and timely manner and about software craftsmanship. Sitting within the Technology portfolio, the Xpert Platform team develops and maintains innovative tools that connect users to cutting\-edge generative AI capabilities, effectively supporting our students, faculty, and internal content and learning teams. The team implements and sustains tools that leverage advanced generative AI systems and data pipelines, ensuring efficient data management and AI integration. Additionally, the team is responsible for creating and enhancing a versatile platform product that can be utilized across various business units, driving technological advancement and operational efficiency throughout the organization. **Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:** * Lead technical design of applications and participate in larger system design efforts * Design and implement generative AI experiences * Write maintainable, performant code * Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability * Conduct exploratory and automated testing * Efficiently debug complex problems * Provide technical guidance and feedback to other team\-members **Things That Should Be In Your Background:** * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). * **5\+ years of professional experience** in a data\-intensive environment, with a proven track record of building and scaling full\-stack applications. * **Proficiency in Python** for backend development, data processing, and AI integration. * **Strong experience with React.js** and the modern frontend ecosystem (TypeScript, state management, and responsive design). * **Experience designing and developing AI applications**, specifically working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and the OpenAI API. * **Proven experience leading cross\-functional initiatives**, collaborating with product and design teams to take a feature from concept to production. *...
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