Pearson · 21 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
Hoboken, NJ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expPearson Learning Studio is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision and architecture for their Guided Study platform. This role involves driving architectural decisions, mentoring senior engineers, and shaping AI-powered learning experiences.
BooksDigital MediaEdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Define and drive the architecture for scalable, high-performance web applications supporting Guided Study experiences
Lead system design discussions and make strategic technology decisions across frontend, backend, and AI components
Architect and implement AI-powered workflows using agentic AI frameworks and LLM-based systems
Design and optimize data pipelines and backend services using Java, Python, and SQL
Ensure best practices in scalability, observability, performance, and security
Develop and integrate at least one Large Language Model (LLM) into production workflows
Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines
Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to improve learning personalization and response quality
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and define roadmap integration strategies
Lead frontend architecture using ReactJS
Develop backend systems using Java and Python
Design and optimize relational databases and complex SQL queries
Ensure clean API design and seamless frontend-backend integration
Partner closely with Product, Data Science, UX, and Content teams to deliver intelligent learning features
Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering standards across the organization
Contribute to technical strategy and long-term platform evolution
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in design, architecture, and development of web applications
Strong hands-on experience in: Agentic AI systems, At least one Large Language Model (LLM), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Full-stack development expertise in: ReactJS, Java, Python, SQL
Demonstrated experience designing scalable, distributed systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system-thinking capabilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience deploying AI systems in production environments
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding pipelines
Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience in EdTech or learning platforms
Benefits
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Information on benefits offered is here
Company
Pearson
Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
Kim England
Vice President, Digital Employee Experience and Community Engagement
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