Senior Full Stack Developer (AI Applications)

Company: Edkey – AI-Powered EdTech PlatformLocation: Remote (US Pacific & Asia timezone alignment required)Type: Full-Time | Early Stage | GrowthAbout EdkeyWe're building the future of intelligent learning for college students. Our AI-powered platform combines lecture intelligence with career development tools, helping thousands of students across the U.S. study more effectively and launch successful careers.As an early-stage company experiencing rapid growth, we're looking for a senior technical leader to help shape our AI technology roadmap and build transformative educational tools.The RoleAs our Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in AI applications, you'll architect and build next-generation learning tools that transform academic content into interactive learning experiences and connect students with meaningful career opportunitiesKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop AI-powered study tools including lecture-to-study-guide pipelines and semantic search systems using vector databases and embedding models for content understandingBuild intelligent career matching systems leveraging real labor market data and ML recommendation algorithms to connect students with relevant opportunitiesLead AI/ML initiatives including agentic workflows, LangChain orchestration, prompt optimization, voice interfaces, and LLM integration for education-specific use casesOwn AI features end-to-end from model selection and evaluation, prototyping, API design and database architecture to UI implementation and performance optimizationCollaborate across timezones with distributed teams in the U.S. and AsiaContribute to infrastructure improvements including CI/CD, observability, and deployment practicesWhat We're Looking ForRequired Experience8+ years of full-stack engineering experience with 3+ years focused on AI/ML applications in productionProven track record shipping production AI-powered features using LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar frameworksDeep expertise in LLM integration, including:> RAG system design, implementation, and Re-ranker integration; prompt engineering> Vector databases> Agentic design and orchestration, and workflow automation> Model evaluation, monitoring, and optimization> Voice models for STT and TTS applicationsStrong proficiency in the following tech stack:> Frontend: React (for AI feature integration)> Backend: Python (Django, FastAPI), Node.js (NestJS), and micro-services architecture for scalable AI systems> Database: Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL database (Redis, MongoDB)> Cloud Services: AWS/Azure/Google Cloud or similar platforms> End-to-end product development, integrating all software components to deliver a production-grade experience to usersExperience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelinesTrack record of leading AI/ML projects and making architectural decisions for AI systemsExperience with agile methodologiesBonus QualificationsExperience with agentic coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.)Background in building autonomous AI agentsExperience in fine tuning LLMPassion for education technology and student successWhy Join Edkey?Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly help thousands of students succeed academically and professionallyShape the Future: Define how AI transforms education as part of our core teamGrowth Opportunity: Join an early-stage company with clear vision and rapid scalingGlobal Collaboration: Work with a diverse, high-performing team across multiple continentsRemote Flexibility: Work from anywhere while building meaningful technologyHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume along with a brief description of a recent AI-powered feature you led or significantly contributed to, and share what excites you about applying AI to education. You can include this response at the end of your resume when applying here, or email us at info@edkey.com.We're looking for someone who can make an immediate impact while helping us build for the long term. If you're passionate about using technology to transform education, we'd love to hear from you.