AI Engineer Jobs in Irvine, CA

Overview:

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education; in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education.

Responsibilities:

Applies professional programming concepts for small to medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects. Resolves a variety of programming design and implementation issues. Works on programming assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

The Applications Programmer II will work under the general supervision of Dr. Di Xu, Professor at the UCI School of Education. Dr. Xu's research focuses on online learning, student success, and improving equity in postsecondary education. This role will support and extend Dr. Xu's ongoing research and implementation projects by developing AI-powered education tools. Current projects include, but are not limited to, the development of PeerSpace, an application designed to facilitate online study group formation and promote high-quality peer interactions. The position will translate research insights into scalable technical solutions and contribute directly to the design and deployment of systems that enhance student learning, engagement, and outcomes in higher education learning environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Knowledge of secure software development.
• Intermediate skills associated with the design, development, modification and deployment of software, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of other IT related areas.
• Demonstrated software repository skills.
• Experience with common programming tools.
• Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of integrating AI tools in educational software.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1-3 years programming experience in application and/or software development.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience contributing to at least one full software product lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with common programming languages and tools, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, Git, APIs, or comparable technologies.
• Less than 1 year of experience developing or integrating AI enabled application features, including use of large language models, AI APIs, or related tools.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working on collaborative and interdisciplinary teams. Experience in education, learning technology, or research settings is preferred.

TOTAL REWARDS:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

CLOSING STATEMENT:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.