Join Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI capabilities for administrative, academic, and research use.

Design, develop, and deploy production-grade AI solutions supporting administrative, academic, and research needs across the university
Build and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing AI applications, leveraging Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and cloud-native technologies
Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, architects, developers, faculty, and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with institutional strategy and technology standards
Develop reusable AI capabilities and integrate AI services with enterprise systems
Ensure strong security and identity controls while applying engineering best practices
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including support for production operations
Apply technical expertise to improve reliability, performance, and user experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3–5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to design, build, test, and deploy Agentic AI applications
Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience integrating applications with enterprise identity systems using protocols including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JWT, LDAP, and Microsoft Identity
Strong development experience using Python, Node.js, or comparable languages for AI application development
Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance-optimization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Master’s degree in computer science, data science, AI/ML, or a related field
Experience delivering or supporting Generative AI / LLM-backed applications in production environments
Experience with vector databases, embedding pipelines, model orchestration frameworks, or agent frameworks
Familiarity with DevOps/MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, and reliability engineering
Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Knowledge of responsible AI principles, model governance, data privacy, and AI risk management
Experience working in higher education, research computing, or similarly complex environments

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave, including three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1)
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program
100% on-premise role located on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York

No visa sponsorship of any kind is available for this position
No relocation assistance will be provided for this position
Online submission typically requires applying online and submitting a resume/CV and cover letter
Uploads can be completed via “dragging and dropping” or using the “upload” icon

Contact name: Maria Avila
Contact email: [email protected]
For general questions about the position or application process: [email protected]
Accommodation requests: Cornell Office of Civil Rights at 607-255-2242 or [email protected]
Applicants without internet access are encouraged to visit a local library or local Department of Labor
Dedicated workstation appointment (Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, Ithaca campus): [email protected]

AI Engineer

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