Sr. AI Engineer (24 months fixed-term) at Khan Academy

This role is for a seasoned technical lead with five years of experience who has spent the last two years specifically building generative AI applications using Python or Go. The ideal candidate has also spent at least one year working within the education sector, giving them a unique perspective on how LLM architecture can improve learning outcomes. **What makes it worth a look...** The 100% remote flexibility and mission-driven focus are rare for AI roles, and the benefits package is standout for a non-profit, offering eight annual wellness days and a 4% 401k match. It is a stable, high-impact environment where you can apply prompt engineering and RAG techniques to help millions of students worldwide. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have hands-on experience with prompt chaining, tool-calling, and RAG architectures in production. * Know how to build custom evaluation datasets to measure and benchmark model performance. * Can programmatically analyze interaction data to find where generative outputs are failing users. * Are comfortable leading technical projects that require coordination across design and content teams.