At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge. OVERVIEW: This role is for a Full-stack Software Engineer that will collaborate to build new AI centric products in the learning space. This team supports our Conversation AI Simulator (CAISY). This is an innovative generative AI based tool for simulating business and leadership conversational skills. CAISY makes those difficult work conversations easier, by providing employees with an emotionally safe space to practice important business conversations with an AI-powered trainer. CAISY not only plays the role of the other person within the conversation but also provides personalized feedback and guidance on communication style to guide development. OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS & RESPONSBILITIES: Some knowledge and experience of AI/ML software engineering Work with product owners and curators to understand requirements and guide new features Collaborate to identify new feature impacts on existing services and teams Research, prototype, and select appropriate COTS and in-house technology and design Collaborate with team to design, develop, and occasionally enhance or maintain existing systems Document designs and implementation to ensure consistency and alignment with standards Create documentation including system and sequence diagrams Create appropriate data pipelines for AI/ML Utilize and apply generative AI for products and for daily productivity Periodically explore new technologies and design patterns with proof-of-concept Occasionally present research and work to socialize and share knowledge across the organization ENVIRONMENT, TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES: Agile/Scrum Operating Systems – Mac, Linux Python, JavaScript, Node.js React UI/UX LLMs (OpenAI GPT-X, Claude, embedding models) Vector indexing/database, RAG, Agents APIs GraphQL, REST Docker, Kubernetes Amazon Web Services (AWS), MS Azure OpenAI SQL (Postgres RDS), NoSQL (Cassandra, Elasticsearch) Messaging – Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS GitHub, IDE (your choice) SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Education or experience with AI and software engineering (minimum of 5 years' experience and applicable degree). Ability to design and document APIs, data models, service interactions Familiarity or experience with: React development JavaScript Testing strategies – unit, integration, system System and API security techniques Data privacy concerns Microservices architecture Vertical vs horizontal scaling #LI-AC1 MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT: Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance. Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply! NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Skillsoft does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Skillsoft employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Skillsoft Employment Agency Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.