Staff Engineer, AI Enablement

10+ years of software engineering experience with range across domains and tech stacks Expertise in building reliable systems that people actually want to use 5+ years experience using modern cloud platforms, with focus on building maintainable, secure solutions Experience with LLMs, RAG systems, or ML engineering (preferred) Background in media, publishing, or other mission-driven organizations (preferred) Exposure to UX research or human-centered design methodologies (preferred) Experience making technical concepts accessible to broad audiences (preferred) Experience with infrastructure as code tools, specifically Terraform (preferred)

Build AI-powered tools and automation to remove repetitive tasks and improve workflows Create Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers connecting AI platforms to Times-specific data sources Ship working code – from quick automation scripts to full-stack applications Embed with different departments and shadow teams during their busiest periods to understand not just what people do, but what frustrates them about their daily work Map workflows to find where AI can eliminate friction without removing human judgment and creativity Partner with department heads to reimagine processes and build trust Document and share solutions to empower teams to spot future AI opportunities and maintain improvements Uphold journalistic independence and support The Times' mission