Consumer Reports
SeniorResearchEngineer
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“Senior Research Engineer at Consumer Reports. Skills: Experimental Engineering, AI Orchestration, Frontend Development. Lead engineering R&D. Build and ship applied AI products”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated expertise in Python, Demonstrated expertise in FastAPI, Demonstrated expertise in frontend development frameworks, Demonstrated expertise in AI orchestration, Built and shipped applied AI products, Built data pipelines, Fine-tuned models, Evaluated AI tools, Designing and building innovative prototypes, Exceptional problem-solving skills, Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
Nice to Have
React experience preferred, React Native experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Build and ship applied AI products
Design innovative prototypes
Build innovative prototypes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Communicate technical concepts
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U. S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees. OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads the engineering R a Swiss army knife of engineering skill with demonstrated expertise in Python (particularly FastAPI), frontend development frameworks (ideally React and React Native) and AI orchestration. You've built and shipped applied AI products to consumers (building data pipelines, fine-tuning models, evaluating AI tools). You have a demonstrated curiosity for solving challenging and non-straightforward engineering problems; this might be reflected in a prior research engineering position, contributions to open source projects, self-directed programming projects, or something you'll surprise us with. You bring a track record of designing and building innovative prototypes from the ground up, with examples you can walk through. You have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You have experience mentoring other engineers or otherwise multiplying the work of a team. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location, as well as the candidate’s particular combination of knowled
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