AI Education Applications Developer

Who We Are 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. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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. For more information, visit education.uci.edu. Your Role on the Team 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 Peer Space, 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. What It Takes to be Successful

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

Experience contributing to at least one full software product lifecycle, from design to deployment. A minimum of 1 year of experience

Experience with common programming languages and tools, such as Python, JavaScript/Type Script, React, Node.js, SQL, Git, APIs, or comparable technologies. Less than 1 year 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

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.

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