Senior AI Engineer AI, Automation, & Data Engineering

Are you ready to challenge the status quo and help shape the future of higher education and beyond 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 technologiesAgentic AI frameworks LLMs RAG MCP A2A scalable AI architecturesand develop solutions at the forefront of modern artificial intelligence. As a member of the AI Engineering team you will tackle some of the universitys highest priority initiatives while collaborating with our renowned faculty brilliant students and industry-leading technical teams. Youll bring your expertise to a vibrant environment that values ingenuity agility and impact where your ideas can make a difference on a global scale. Together well deliver AI solutions that not only revolutionize university operations but also become models of innovation for institutions worldwide. Join us to make history develop transformative technology and work alongside some of the greatest minds in academia and technology. If you thrive in a fast-paced high-performing environment and want to leave your mark on projects with real-world impact we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Be part of the team that will define whats possible in AI for academia and beyond. You Will: Design develop and deploy innovative AI applications and agents that improve operational efficiency and drive strategic outcomes across the University. Build secure scalable full-stack solutions integrating modern AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) vector databases and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Engineer and optimize prompts workflows and AI-driven experiences to maximize agent performance accuracy and business value. Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams including Data Engineering Automation Engineering and IT Infrastructure to deliver seamlessly integrated solutions. Conduct rigorous testing ensure high-quality delivery and stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies to continuously enhance capabilities and development practices.

You Will Have:

• Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field. or comparable work experience.
• 5 years of applicable work experience.
• Proficiency in full-stack AI development - front-end and back-end (e.g. Python React Vue Typescript APIs 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.
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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 . 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 individuals 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.