Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (AI Applications)
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Job description
We're hiring a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to turn our AI and machine learning capabilities into real products used by millions of consumers and internal teams.
This is a product engineering role,not model training. You'll focus on delivering AI through scalable, intuitive applications.
You'll report to the Associate Director, AI/ML & Data Science and work closely with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to bring models, APIs, and data pipelines into production-ready experiences.
You'll own the full stack, from frontend to backend to cloud-ensuring performance, reliability, and usability at every layer. You'll also partner with product and design to create AI experiences that are clear, trustworthy, and impactful.
If you enjoy turning complex technology into products people actually use, this is your role.
This is a hybrid position; it is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
How You'll Make An Impact
You'll help power a multi-year AI strategy focused on consumer value, employee tools, and responsible AI.
In this role, you will:
- Build full-stack applications, data APIs, and AI-powered dashboards
- Develop backend services (Python: FastAPI/Django, Node.js)
- Integrate with Databricks and AWS SageMaker
- Create responsive frontends (React, Next.js, TailwindCSS)
- Deploy cloud-native apps (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Connect RAG pipelines, vector databases, and model endpoints
- Implement authentication, data access, and API management
- Build CI/CD pipelines, testing, and performance optimization
- Collaborate with product and design on AI-driven experiences
Requirements
Do you have experience in Tailwind CSS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, You'll Be Highly Rated If:
- You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems.
- You've earned the degree. Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- You've integrated software with AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints - as a consumer of those services.
- You've deployed on AWS, GCP, or Azure, ideally with Databricks or SageMaker.
You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If:
- You love turning complex AI models into products people actually use.
- You move fluently across frontend, backend, and cloud.
- You're as comfortable debating UX as you are optimizing a data pipeline.
Benefits & conditions
3.43.4 out of 5 stars Austin, TX Hybrid work $100,000 - $140,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching, Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees., At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation.The target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Salary ranges
- NY/California: $120K-$140K annually
- DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually
- Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually
