Sr. AI Platform Developer (Remote in U.S.)

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

USGBC and GBCI are expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence across internal operations, certification workflows, digital customer experiences, and enterprise data intelligence. As a Senior AI Platform Developer, you will design, build, and operationalize AI-powered applications that support both staff and customers. 
 
This role combines hands-on AI engineering with web application development and platform operations. You will work closely with digital, product, data, and business teams to implement AI initiatives, including certification-review assistant tools, conversational data-insight tools, customer-facing guidance systems, and knowledge intelligence platforms. 
 
The role will help establish the technical foundation for scalable, secure, and responsible AI adoption across the organization while enabling teams to integrate AI capabilities into web platforms and digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered applications supporting internal staff and external customers.
• Build web applications, chatbots, and conversational interfaces that leverage large language models and AI services.
• Develop conversational AI systems using LLM architectures and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Build and maintain APIs and microservices that enable AI capabilities across digital platforms.
• Develop AI-powered chatbots and assistants to support initiatives such as certification-review tools, customer guidance systems, and conversational analytics.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms, including Snowflake, Salesforce, Power BI, Drupal, and other internal systems.
• Design knowledge ingestion and retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector search, and semantic retrieval techniques.
• Operationalize AI systems with monitoring, logging, evaluation frameworks, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate closely with other developers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify high‑impact AI use cases and deliver scalable production solutions.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including citation grounding, security, governance, and data protection.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience 

• 6–10+ years of software engineering, platform development, or web application development experience.
• 3+ years working with AI/ML or LLM-based systems.
• Hands-on experience building AI applications and chatbots using AWS services, particularly Amazon Bedrock.
• Experience building web applications or conversational interfaces integrating AI capabilities.
• Experience integrating foundation models such as Anthropic Claude or similar models into production workflows.
• Experience implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or semantic search systems.
• Experience building APIs, microservices, and backend services supporting AI-powered applications.
• Experience working collaboratively within engineering teams to deliver complex technical initiatives.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and data platforms.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Technology/System(s)

• AWS services include Amazon Bedrock, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch.
• Programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or similar backend technologies.
• Experience building AI-driven web interfaces using frameworks such as React, Streamlit, or similar.
• Vector databases and embedding pipelines for semantic search.
• Data platforms such as Snowflake.
• API and microservices architecture.
• Git-based development workflows.

Skills

• Strong system design and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable AI solutions.
• Experience building production-ready AI systems and web applications.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate technical work across teams and initiatives.
• Curiosity and adaptability with rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Language

• English

ABOUT OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Salary 

Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.

Benefits

We offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development reimbursement
• We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up front deductible for medical services before the employer-funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims
• Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
• 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service 

LOGISTICS

Location: This position is remote in the U.S. or hybrid 

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM 

EEO STATEMENT

The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED, PERFORM, SITES, and TRUE Zero Waste.

We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.

Our Global Impact

• Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide
• Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space
• Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices

Why Join Us

At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:

• A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
• Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
• A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
• We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.

Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission: 

• U.S. Green Building Council Leaders
• Green Business Certification Inc Leaders

Culture and Values Statement

Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.