AI工程师

Job Description
SUMMARY: The AI Engineer is responsible for end-to-end development and deployment of AI-powered data products based on machine learning over large data sets. The AI Engineer will be responsible for model design, evaluation, and production rollout using standardized Stride coding best practices. The AI Engineer will provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams and develop an understanding of Stride’s business objectives, using AI to improve student retention and academic outcomes. The AI Engineer is deeply experienced, passionate about solving problems through applied ML techniques, comfortable manipulating and summarizing data, and able to set priorities and facilitate collaborative work on complex projects. They will drive the creation of production AI products directly linked to actionable business decisions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Applies expertise in applied AI, model, API, and pipeline creation, as well as the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with our core products;

• Provide strategic influence with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities;

• Collaborates with IT managers, data stewards, and data engineers to ensure that AI workflows are efficiently provisioned with high-quality data and follow best practices in security, privacy, and scalability;

• Informs, influences, and supports product direction by translating business needs into innovative yet practical AI solutions that drive measurable outcomes;

• Ensures that AI output is measurable, documented, reproducible, and actively monitored for performance drift. Implements practices for continuous improvement and retraining as needed;

• Manages the development of AI resources by gathering requirements, organizing data sources, and supporting the integration of AI models into product throughout the product lifecycle;

• Holds a key thought leadership role on teams responsible for defining and evaluating strategies to improve academic outcomes, leveraging applied AI expertise to inform decisions;

• Ensures that Stride’s AI capabilities support schools and school services teams, facilitating adoption and use of actionable data to deliver improved outcomes;

• Identifies and defines new opportunities to leverage AI across different business units and functions in support of Stride’s mission, vision, and long-term strategy;

• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for education and the Stride experience, inspiring colleagues and stakeholders to harness AI for meaningful impact on student success;

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates and Licenses: None required.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related quantitative field AND

• Six (6) years’ related experience; OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with modern ML libraries (e.g., Python-based frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and understanding of statistical principles.

• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform to build scalable, secure, and high-performing environments.

• Ability to design, implement, and maintain robust ML pipelines, including version control, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD processes.

• Ensures model integrity and reliability, validating outputs to deliver precise and actionable insights.

• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Professional integrity necessary to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to complete assigned duties within critical deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Proficiency with modern reporting platforms and tools.

• Ability to grasp complex platform concepts and business models, in a digital context.

• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s/Doctorate preferred

• Additional experience with MLOps frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) or advanced ML techniques (e.g., NLP, recommender systems, deep learning)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This is a home-based position

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
We anticipate the salary range to be $66,379.50 to $145,000.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Job Type
RegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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