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Software Engineer, Computational Policy Lab

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-09-21 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Build and deploy generative AI and machine learning tools for education technology and public policy research, including randomized controlled trials.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (generative AI & data science)

Builds

Production-ready AI systems for education (e.g., PingPong) and public service delivery

Domain

Public policy, education technology, computational social science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Full stack development (Python, TypeScript), Generative AI pipelines, Cloud deployment, Empirical research methodologies, Large-scale web development

Preferred skills

Svelte, React, Causal inference

Technologies

Python, TypeScript, Svelte, React, Cloud environments

Responsibilities

Design complex software systems for large-scale research projects, Leverage machine learning and NLP to build algorithmic tools, Lead technically challenging projects involving AI and ML, Collaborate on randomized controlled trials, Translate theoretical models into production-ready systems, Contribute to academic publications

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC