Staff AI Product Builder

About the Role

Brightwheel's mission is to provide high-quality early education for every child, and as a Staff AI Product Builder, you will play a critical role in achieving this goal. You will work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology, and who embody the company's Leadership Principles in their work and culture.

The company's exceptional investor group, including Addition, Bessemer, Emerson Collective, Lowercase Capital, Mark Cuban, Notable Capital, and others, demonstrates its commitment to innovation and growth. As a Staff AI Product Builder, you will have the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology stack and contribute to the development of products that have a real impact on the lives of educators, families, and children.

What You Will Do

• Design and build cross-cutting AI services, such as retrieval, context, evaluation, and guardrails, to power multiple product areas
• Own the end-to-end product loop for the problems you take on, including talking to customers and internal teams, defining success metrics, and shipping iterative releases
• Create shared abstractions and patterns to help other teams build safely and consistently
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product decisions and ensure alignment with company goals
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's products and technology stack
• Identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions to drive growth and innovation
• Work closely with the data team to design and implement data models and APIs
• Build front-end experiences that sit on top of the back-end logic, creating a seamless user experience
• Design and implement security measures to protect sensitive school, educator, and family data
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality

What We Are Looking For

• A Staff-level full-stack builder with a strong background in AI and product development
• Experience with modern AI coding assistants and IDEs, as well as lightweight automation or orchestration tools
• A product-driving technical leader who can validate hypotheses with prototypes and talk to customers and internal teams
• A full-stack developer with experience designing data models and APIs, implementing backend logic, and building front-end experiences
• A thoughtful and security-minded individual who understands the limits of AI and can design data flows, UX, and guardrails around those constraints
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• A passion for education and technology, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products that have a real impact
• Experience working with sensitive data and implementing secure designs and least-privilege access patterns
• A strong understanding of the company's products and technology stack, with the ability to contribute to its growth and innovation

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and distributed systems
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and natural language processing
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems
• Experience working with remote teams and collaborating across different time zones

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on a cutting-edge technology stack and contribute to the development of products that have a real impact
• A competitive compensation package, with equity and benefits
• A remote work environment, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world
• A talented and passionate team of professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality products
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with a focus on innovation and continuous learning
• Access to the latest tools and technologies, with a budget for conference attendance and training
• A culture that values work-life balance, with generous PTO and flexible working hours
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment

• Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with AI-powered technologies and full-stack development in your application, as these skills are essential for the role.
• When preparing for the interview, focus on showcasing your problem-solving skills and ability to drive product decisions, as well as your experience working with cross-functional teams.
• To stand out as a candidate, be prepared to discuss your experience with machine learning algorithms and natural language processing, and how you have applied these skills in previous roles.
• Portfolio: Be prepared to share examples of your work, including code repositories and design prototypes, to demonstrate your skills and experience.
• Salary negotiation: Be prepared to discuss your salary expectations and requirements, and be open to negotiation.
• Red flags: Be cautious of companies that do not prioritize security and data protection, or that have a lack of transparency in their hiring process.