Full Stack Engineer, Generative AI Products, HBS Foundry - Military Veterans

Position Description
Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

As a Full Stack Engineer specializing in generative AI applications, you will design, develop, and deploy innovative web applications that leverage state-of-the-art generative AI models. This role requires hands-on expertise in both front-end and back-end development using modern technologies. You will create responsive and interactive interfaces with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, while also contributing to a robust backend architecture with Python and FastAPI. Your work will directly impact our platform's ability to provide intelligent and interactive tools for our users.

Full Stack Development and Architecture

• Contribute to architecture and prioritization for the front-end track.
• Develop robust and user-friendly interfaces using React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Implement scalable, low-latency backend services using Python, FastAPI, and Pydantic to support frontend functionalities.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic to ensure high availability and data protection measures.
• Collaborate with the contract Full Stack Engineering (FSE) team to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Project and Performance Management

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, and maintain end-to-end solutions.
• Monitor, debug, track, and resolve production issues.
• Assist in ensuring that projects proceed on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to track performance KPIs and prioritize improvements based on effort and impact.
• Present prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders.

Research and General Responsibilities

• Stay updated on the latest advances in AI/ML research to enhance the platform.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality, AI-powered experiences.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and a passion for learning and adopting innovative technologies.
• This role is responsible for other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years? post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years? post-secondary education or relevant work experience in Full Stack development with expertise in React and Python.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and integrating AI into consumer-facing products (FE+BE).
• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with Python, FastAPI and Pydantic building scalable services and APIs.
• Consistent focus on quality through observability, error handling, performance monitoring, unit testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Prior involvement in developing secure web applications and familiarity with application vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of the underlying fundamentals of LLMs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD best practices (e.g., GitHub actions, CDK).

Additional Information
This role has the possibility of being remote or hybrid.
Remote work may be considered for individuals living at least 100-mile radius from campus and where all work will be completed within a state that Harvard is registered to do business in (CA - exempt roles only, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT or WA).
We consider hybrid to be a combination of remote and 3 days per week onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus.
Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.
As part of our evaluation, candidates are required to complete a Take Home Assignment / Hacker Rank assessment after clearing Technical Recruiter Screen. This assignment will test your specific skills/knowledge areas relevant to the role

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment .
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website ( https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards ) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.