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Machine Learning Engineer / AI Systems Engineer

Amira LearningTexasResearch & Development
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
27 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Amira Learning is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer / AI Systems Engineer to create automated educational evaluation and learning systems based in Texas. This opportunity suits professionals with a Master's degree in Computer Science and practical startup experience who want to advance literacy through artificial intelligence.

Role Overview

The incoming engineer will focus on building and maintaining advanced educational systems using speech recognition, natural language processing, and large language models. The professional will evaluate real-time user performance and deliver personalized feedback. Responsibilities also include integrating third-party AI services and open-weight models to support interactive, adaptive learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain automated educational evaluation solutions utilizing NLP, LLMs, and speech recognition technology.
Fine-tune proprietary models, open-weight large language models, and external AI tools for adaptive student interactions.
Build complete machine learning pipelines handling semantic analysis, predictive modeling, data extraction, and classification.
Construct scalable cloud infrastructure and Python backend services designed for fast production inference.
Perform bias testing and model validation to guarantee reliability, fairness, and accuracy across varied student demographics.
Engineer distributed data systems to manage and serve massive educational datasets for training and live inference.
Work alongside product, engineering, and data science colleagues to transform functional needs into stable artificial intelligence architectures.
Create technical documentation, algorithm specs, and architecture decision records while updating stakeholders on project status.

Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
Bring at least 18 months of prior work experience in the designated job or a related startup setting.
Demonstrate practical background designing, building, and running machine learning services deployed in live production environments.

Skills and Tools

Python programming
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Speech recognition technologies
Cloud-native infrastructure and distributed data engineering
Machine learning pipelines and predictive modeling

Salary and Benefits

Competitive base salary determined by experience, role level, and geographic location
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan featuring company matching
Flexible time off policy
Stock option ownership opportunities
Exposure to cutting-edge education technology and a mission-driven work environment

About the Company

Amira Learning operates as a leader in third-generation edtech, combining neuroscience and reading science with artificial intelligence to improve literacy outcomes. The platform serves millions of students globally across thousands of school districts and state education agencies. As an equal opportunity employer, the organization is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce to build accessible educational tools for all students.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Amira Learning careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonNLP

Questions candidates ask

What educational background is required for this role?

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.

How much professional experience is needed?

Candidates need 18 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation within a startup environment involving production-deployed machine learning services.

What core technologies will the engineer work with?

The role involves working with Python, natural language processing, large language models, speech recognition, and cloud-native infrastructure.

What benefits are provided by Amira Learning?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching, flexible time off, and stock options.

Where is the position located?

The job is based in Texas within the research and development department.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Amira Learning careers page.

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