Research Associate (Software Engineer - AI App Development)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is hiring a Research Associate to develop and maintain production-quality software and AI-enabled applications. The role focuses on automating workflows, integrating AI platforms and APIs, and collaborating across teams to turn clinical requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain production-quality software applications using Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Develop AI-enabled applications and automated workflows incorporating large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and generative AI services
• Build automation pipelines that reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
• Integrate third-party APIs and AI platforms into production applications
• Use Docker, Git, and modern development practices to support reliable deployment and version control
• Analyze application and operational data to identify opportunities for automation and performance improvement
• Collaborate with product, design, analytics, and engineering teams to translate clinical requirements into technical solutions
• Evaluate emerging AI development tools and technologies and determine how they can be incorporated into existing products and workflows