Lead Software Engineer

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school.

Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience.

If you have the passion and technical expertise to thrive in an innovative and agile environment, we want to learn more about you.

What is this role about?

The Lead Software Engineer - Applied AI leads AI platform and tool development, driving operational excellence and innovation at scale.

In this role, you will partner closely with product, content, and engineering teams deliver high impact AI solutions.

This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise in software engineering and AI, alongside the leadership skills necessary to influence across functional areas and teams.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered tools and applications.
• Define and champion the technical vision and architecture for applied AI initiatives, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead a team of contractors based across various countries such as Pakistan, Ethiopia, and India.
• Mentor and guide engineers across teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning around AI technologies.
• Evaluate, prototype, and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks to keep the organization at the forefront of applied AI innovation.
• Establish best practices for AI solution development.
• Drive CI/CD processes and cloud infrastructure optimization to support the reliable, cost-effective, and secure delivery of AI-enabled applications.
• Implement accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.2 AA across AI-powered tools and experiences.
• Communicate technical strategy, progress, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decision-making at the leadership level.

What you need to be considered:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of full-stack development (Backend/API: Python; Frontend: Angular/React; Databases: MySQL/PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB).