We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract-to-Hire Engineer to be our first technical hire, with the potential to step into a CTO role. You'll be joining us at an exciting stage as we build an AI-driven EdTech platform designed to revolutionize international student yield and retention for universities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of our EdTech product from 0 to 1, overseeing all aspects of the technical architecture and engineering decisions.
Design, build, and scale a conversational AI system with a focus on Generative AI and other cutting-edge AI/ML technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product goals with technical solutions.
Define and execute a roadmap for building, testing, and iterating on our product to meet both educational and user needs.
Ensure the technical infrastructure is secure, scalable, and optimized for high-performance and user engagement.
Eventually grow and lead a technical team as the product and company scale.

Requirements:

Proven experience building and launching products from the ground up, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment.
Strong background in Conversational AI and Generative AI (LLMs, NLP, GPT, etc.).
Deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and tools commonly used in the space (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable infrastructure.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a startup environment.
Passion for EdTech and leveraging AI to transform the education space.

Skills:

Conversational AI
Generative AI
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face)
EdTech
Software Engineering
Cloud Platforms
Startup Experience
Technical Leadership
Scalable Infrastructure

Preferred:

Based in Buffalo, NY or willing to relocate.
Experience in EdTech or related industries is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a foundational role in a mission-driven company with the potential to transition to a full-time CTO role.

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