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Principal AI Engineer - AI Tutor

Datacamp · Belgium; Dubai; Portugal; United Kingdom; United States · On-site

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About Datacamp

Backed by Techstars.

About the role

Research has consistently shown that one-on-one tutoring dramatically outperforms traditional classroom instruction—a finding known as Bloom's 2 Sigma Problem. Despite decades of awareness, no solution has successfully delivered personalized tutoring at scale. Until now.

What they're looking for

  • Build and evolve the core AI tutoring system , including prompt architectures, agentic workflows, and real-time adaptive behaviors
  • Run rigorous experimentation and evaluation , developing custom metrics and frameworks to measure learning effectiveness and improve model reliability
  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable software , integrating AI capabilities with platform systems, content pipelines, and user experience components
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with educators, content creators, and product teams to translate pedagogical goals into technical solutions
  • Prototype and productionize novel model interactions , leveraging emerging research and capabilities to advance the tutor’s intelligence
  • Ensure quality, safety, and observability through monitoring, testing, guardrails, and iterative refinement of model behavior
More about this role

DataCamp's mission is to empower everyone with the data and AI skills essential for 21st-century success. By providing practical, engaging learning experiences, DataCamp equips learners and organizations of all sizes to harness the power of data and AI. As a trusted partner to over 17 million learners and 6,000+ companies , including 80% of the Fortune 1000, DataCamp is leading the charge in addressing the critical data and AI skills shortage.

Research has consistently shown that one-on-one tutoring dramatically outperforms traditional classroom instruction—a finding known as Bloom's 2 Sigma Problem. Despite decades of awareness, no solution has successfully delivered personalized tutoring at scale. Until now.

We are building an AI tutoring system designed to emulate and eventually surpass the best human tutors. You will work on the core AI system that delivers real-time, adaptive learning experiences to learners. If you're excited about building the future of human learning, this role is for you. This role can be done remotely from anyone of the following; United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal OR UAE

At DataCamp, we seek individuals who embody our core values of...

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