Senior AI EngineerRole titleSenior Software EngineerPlace in the organizationAI Learning Capabilities, ELL TechnologyReports toSoftware Engineering ManagerOfficePoland or SpainRole aimAre you passionate about software development, AI, and shaping the future of education? Are you excited about developing software and intelligent systems that improve how people learn? Do you want to design and build software and AI technologies that redefine education?

We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our international AI organization inside the English Language Learning division as a Senior Software Engineer to work on one of the most strategic [DJ1] products in the company.

In Pearson English Language

Learning we aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn, assess and improve English language skills. Our main focus is to deliver our promise to committed learners from around the world, who want to reach their full potential through learning English.Role profileThis position requires an experienced and highly competent software engineer with proven expertise integrating AI and LLM‑based capabilities into real-world products. We are looking for a highly autonomous professional who can drive work independently, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of delivering high‑quality solutions.ResponsibilitiesPartner with product owners to design, implement,



and maintain backend components for digital products.Lead projects and advocate for backend best practices, supporting strategic and innovation initiatives.Architect scalable backend services and APIs, including AI integration and deployment of microservices.

Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure system reliability and scalability. Maintain technical documentation and mentor junior engineers.Lead and influence the software development lifecycle, adhering to best practices like DevOps, Clean Code, and DDD.Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in software engineering principles, development processes, technologies, extreme development methodologies and practices and industry trends for Development and QA.Hands-on experience with programming languages such as PythonProficiency in at least one of the modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)Proficiency in best practices for software engineering (code review, multi-stage testing, CI/CD) E[DJ2] xperience with scalable development (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.Some experience with data processing (building pipelines, data versioning) Working experience in Agile practices, product and project management principles.Experience with working in a diverse, remote, asynchronous team Proficiency in written and spoken English timePosting Date: 2026-02-18

📌 Senior Software Engineer C# - FLEXIBLE WORKING (Madrid)
🏢 Pearson
📍 Madrid