Software Engineer II, AI/ML (Hybrid)

Job Title 

Software Engineer II, AI/ML (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Software Engineer II for AI/ML products works to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create transformative solutions

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications that leverage AI technologies to deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Integrate AI models and LLM such as those from Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS into scalable and robust applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support AI functionalities.
• Implement front-end components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure responsive design and user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices in software development.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in AI, cloud services, and full-stack development to drive innovation within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and performance of AI-enabled applications.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer (3+ years), with a strong portfolio of AI-enabled products (1+ year).
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Expertise in back-end development using languages such as Python and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services and AI APIs such as those from Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Uses AI tools and automation to boost code generation, debugging, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations.

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Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Systems Administration/Engineering

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.  Information regarding benefits can be found here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community.  Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness.  Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture.