Post-Doctoral Fellow (Software Engineer - AI App Development)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute7 days ago
Worcester, MA, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$65k - $75k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain production-quality software applications using Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Develop AI-enabled applications and automated workflows using LLMs, AI agents, and generative AI services.
- Build automation pipelines to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Integrate third-party APIs and AI platforms into production applications.
- Use Docker and Git to support reliable deployment and version control.
- Analyze application and operational data to identify automation and performance improvements.
- Collaborate with product, design, analytics, and engineering teams to translate clinical requirements into technical solutions.
- Evaluate emerging AI development tools and technologies for incorporation into products and workflows.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong programming ability in Python.
- Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Experience building web applications with frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Vite, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing or consuming REST APIs.
- Working knowledge of Git-based version control.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and own projects from concept through implementation.
- Preferred experience with LLM or generative AI applications, agentic or multi-agent workflows, AI-assisted development environments, coding agents, and AI-based video, audio, or multimodal content generation.
Benefits
- Robust retirement match.
- Wellness perks.
- Tuition assistance.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university that offers undergraduate and graduate STEM programs and applied research for students and industry and government partners. Founded in 1865 and based in Worcester, Massachusetts, it operates on tuition revenue, grants, and sponsored research. Focus areas include engineering, robotics, data science, and one of the few U.S. graduate programs in fire protection engineering.