Boston University

At Boston University, we are assembling a world-class AI Engineering team to transform operations, drive innovation, and deliver innovative AI applications and agents. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies Agentic AI frameworks, LLMs, RAG, MCP, scalable AI architectures and develop solutions at the forefront of modern artificial intelligence. You will join as the Senior AI Full-Stack Developer where you will design, develop, and test AI applications and agents. You will contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from front-end interfaces to back-end integrations with modern AI technologies. As a member of the AI Engineering team, you will handle some of the university's highest priority initiatives while collaborating with our renowned faculty, students, and industry-leading technical teams. You'll bring your expertise to a vibrant environment that values ingenuity and impact, where your ideas can make a difference on a global scale. Together, we'll deliver AI solutions that not only revolutionize university operations but also become models of innovation for institutions worldwide. This position is primarily remote with periodic in-person meetings on campus. Join us to make history, develop transformative technology, and work alongside some of the greatest minds in academia and technology. Be part of the team that will define what's possible in AI for academia and beyond.

You Will:

• Design, Develop, Test AI Applications/Agents - Create secure, scalable, and user-friendly front-end and back-end features. Integrate modern AI frameworks.
• Prompt Engineering & AI Optimization - Design and optimize prompts for AI-driven tasks using modern frameworks to ensure effective agent performance and precise task execution.
• Collaborative Development - Work with other technical teams (e.g., Data Engineering, Automation Engineering, IT Infrastructure) to ensure seamless integration of tools, infrastructure, and operational workflows.
• Testing & Quality Assurance - Conduct rigorous testing of AI applications/agents, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and adherence to functional requirements.

Required Skills

You Will Have:

• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in full-stack AI development - front-end and back-end (e.g., Python, React, Vue, Node.js, Typescript, API's, databases, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, AI Coding Assistants, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, etc.). Knowledge of recent AI developments (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc.) is desirable.
• Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and modern AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of developing secure, scalable applications.

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members. Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!

Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.