Prompt Engineer & Web Developer

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
Edtech
The Role
Prompt Engineer & Web Developer

Contract | ThinkCERCA | Remote

About ThinkCERCA 

ThinkCERCA is at the forefront of AI-powered learning solutions, helping educators and students succeed with cutting-edge technology. We're seeking a Prompt Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in prototyping AI-driven features, developing web applications, and communicating our team's innovations internally and externally.

Role Overview 

As a Prompt Engineer & Web Developer, you will work with the Data Science (DS) team to experiment, prototype, and implement AI-powered web applications. Your responsibilities will include developing and optimizing prompts for AI models, rapidly building web-based prototypes, and effectively communicating our team's work to various stakeholders.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • AI Prompt Engineering – Design, test, and refine prompts for large language models (LLMs) to improve student learning and teacher workflows.
  • Web Prototyping & Development – Build and iterate on AI-powered web applications using JavaScript (React, Vue, or similar frameworks).
  • AI Integration – Use APIs from OpenAI, Anthropic, or other AI providers to integrate AI-driven functionality into ThinkCERCA's tools.
  • Team Communication – Serve as a liaison between the DS team and other departments, presenting work, collecting requirements, and ensuring stakeholder needs are met.
  • Web Presence & Documentation – Develop and maintain a web presence for the Data Science team, create technical documentation for AI prototypes, and assist with product updates and release notes.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Familiarity with AI/ML models, APIs, and tools such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Hugging Face.
  • Experience in prompt engineering, with an understanding of LLMs and AI model behavior.
  • Strong JavaScript skills with experience in front-end web development (React, Vue, or similar frameworks).
  • Experience with backend development (Python or similar) to support AI integrations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to quickly prototype and iterate based on feedback.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Background in education technology (EdTech) or familiarity with K-12 instructional environments.
  • Knowledge of UI/UX best practices for AI-powered applications.

Why Work With ThinkCERCA?

  • Work on cutting-edge AI tools that transform education.
  • Collaborate with a talented, mission-driven team dedicated to student success.
  • Flexible remote work environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Influence the future of AI-powered learning experiences for students and teachers.

 

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
79 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

ThinkCERCA’s personalized literacy platform helps educators teach critical thinking skills through argumentative writing. Through standards-aligned close reading and academic writing lessons for English language arts, science, social studies, and math, our schoolwide approach to literacy instruction prepares students in grades 4-12 for post-secondary life by building up their analytical skills in every subject.

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