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Consumer Reports lists this Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - AI Applications opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - AI Applications
Yonkers, NY
WHO WE ARE
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
We’re hiring a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to turn our AI and machine learning capabilities into real products used by millions of consumers and internal teams.
This is a product engineering role,not model training. You’ll focus on delivering AI through scalable, intuitive applications.
You’ll report to the Associate Director, AI/ML & Data Science and work closely with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to bring models, APIs, and data pipelines into production-ready experiences.
You’ll own the full stack, from frontend to backend to cloud—ensuring performance, reliability, and usability at every layer. You’ll also partner with product and design to create AI experiences that are clear, trustworthy, and impactful.
If you enjoy turning complex technology into products people actually use, this is your role.
This is a hybrid position with some onsite expectation; it is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
How You'll Make An Impact
You’ll help power a multi-year AI strategy focused on consumer value, employee tools, and responsible AI.
In this role, you will:
Build full-stack applications, data APIs, and AI-powered dashboards
Develop backend services (Python: FastAPI/Django, Node.js)
Integrate with Databricks and AWS SageMaker
Create responsive frontends (React, Next.js, TailwindCSS)
Deploy cloud-native apps (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Connect RAG pipelines, vector databases, and model endpoints
Implement authentication, data access, and API management
Build CI/CD pipelines, testing, and performance optimization
Collaborate with product and design on AI-driven experiences
ABOUT YOU
You've earned the degree . Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
You've integrated software with AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints — as a consumer of those services.
You've deployed on AWS, GCP, or Azure, ideally with Databricks or SageMaker.
You’ll Be One of Our Top Picks If:
You love turning complex AI models into products people actually use .
You move fluently across frontend, backend, and cloud.
You're as comfortable debating UX as you are optimizing a data pipeline.
FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE
At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The salary range for this position is based on the candidate’s work location. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the applicable range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by their particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.
Consumer Reports has three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Salary ranges
New York Metropolitan Area, California, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, DC $140K-$160K annually*
Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $133K-$152K
*The higher geographic range also applies to employees who commute to Consumer Reports’ Yonkers, NY facility. For designated metropolitan areas, eligibility is based on residing within 60 miles of the applicable metropolitan area.
Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
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