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Senior AI Engineer AI, Automation, & Data Engineering

Employer
Boston University
Location
Boston
Salary
$120,375.00-$150,000.00
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Senior AI Engineer AI, Automation, & Data Engineering

Job Description
Senior AI Engineer AI, Automation, & Data Engineering

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500894030928
Posted Date
10/6/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 51
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$120,375.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$150,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Are you ready to challenge the status quo and help shape the future of higher education and beyond? At Boston University, we are assembling a world-class AI Engineering team to transform operations, drive innovation, and deliver innovative AI applications and agents. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies-Agentic AI frameworks, LLMs, RAG, MCP, A2A, scalable AI architectures-and develop solutions at the forefront of modern artificial intelligence. As a member of the AI Engineering team, you will tackle some of the university's highest priority initiatives while collaborating with our renowned faculty, brilliant students, and industry-leading technical teams. You'll bring your expertise to a vibrant environment that values ingenuity, agility, and impact, where your ideas can make a difference on a global scale. Together, we'll deliver AI solutions that not only revolutionize university operations but also become models of innovation for institutions worldwide. Join us to make history, develop transformative technology, and work alongside some of the greatest minds in academia and technology. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and want to leave your mark on projects with real-world impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Be part of the team that will define what's possible in AI for academia and beyond. You Will: Design, develop, and deploy innovative AI applications and agents that improve operational efficiency and drive strategic outcomes across the University. Build secure, scalable full-stack solutions, integrating modern AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Engineer and optimize prompts, workflows, and AI-driven experiences to maximize agent performance, accuracy, and business value. Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, including Data Engineering, Automation Engineering, and IT Infrastructure, to deliver seamlessly integrated solutions. Conduct rigorous testing, ensure high-quality delivery, and stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies to continuously enhance capabilities and development practices.

Required Skills

You Will Have:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. or comparable work experience.
  • 5+ years of applicable work experience.
  • Proficiency in full-stack AI development - front-end and back-end (e.g., Python, React, Vue, Node.js, Typescript, API's, databases, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, AI Coding Assistants, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, etc.). Knowledge of recent AI developments (e.g., MCP, A2A, etc.) is desirable.
  • Hands-on experience with prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, and modern AI frameworks.
  • Knowledge of developing secure, scalable applications.


Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
  • Tuition Assistance Program:
  • Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
  • Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!


Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We, at IS&T, appreciate each individual's knowledge, experiences and insights which enhance who we are, and as our DEIA knowledge and practice grows, we will ensure that our Mission, Vision, & Practices remain equitable and welcoming to all.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.



Required Skills


Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $120,375.00-$150,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317382







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What compelled the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to award Boston University a grant to fight newborn mortality in Zambia? Why did Martin Luther King, Jr. adopt BU as a place where he could hone his message of justice and equality? And what is the catalyst that prompts 32,557 students from 135 countries to call BU their home every semester? It’s in our DNA: an inherent desire in each of our students, faculty, and staff to vigorously and dauntlessly pursue knowledge—and embrace the unlimited possibilities that come with it.

A Community Unlike Any Other

As you can see below, it takes people, ideas, and a little luck (Boston, you’re our town) to make BU what it is today: one of the most dynamic universities in the world.

Celebrated thinkers: On any given day, students will find themselves mesmerized by Nobel Prize winners, a poet laureate, and the first biomedical engineer ever to receive a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Award,” among others.

Extraordinary teaching: When a classroom starts to percolate with new ideas, it’s because our faculty of scholars and accomplished practitioners know how to ignite students’ imaginations. That’s why we reward our best teachers with BU’s most prestigious honor: The Metcalf Cup and Prize.

Groundbreaking research: With faculty dedicated to a creative, interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, BU has become a leading global research institution—propelled forward by over $350 million a year in sponsored program revenue.

World-class students: Elite students from all 50 states and 135 countries pursue higher education on BU campuses in Boston and at programs in L.A., D.C., and more than 30 other cities on six continents.

A city within a city: Today, 80% of our undergrads live on campus, which could explain the 525 student activity groups alone.

The greatest college town in the world: Boston. ’Nuff said.

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