Lead Applied AI Engineer - Legal EdTech Corporate IT · Dallas, TX · Fully Remote
BARBRI
Lead Applied AI Engineer - Legal EdTech
Come Join Us!
BARBRI has helped over 1.3 million law students pass the bar exam. Now we're embarking on our AI transformation journey. If you want to combine cutting-edge AI with a domain that matters, let's talk.
BARBRI is a legal education company with 58 years of legal credibility. For years BARBRI has been changing the lives of pre-law students, law students and lawyers on how they develop new skills.
Now, with the AI revolution, BARBRI is at a critical juncture. We must simultaneously adapt to new demands of learns from edTech products, break into a rapidly evolving Professional Education market and transform ourselves into an AI-native organization.
This is a senior IC role where you'll ship real systems: AI-powered simulations for legal training, workflow automations that move EBITDA, and AI features embedded into existing products. You'll work closely with the Head of AI, with hands-on coaching as you develop deeper AI/ML expertise. If this works, you'll help shape the team as it grows.
High autonomy. High visibility. Real impact on the product and the business.
First 90 days
Build and deploy workflow automations (n8n, MS Copilot agents) that solve real problems in Sales, RevOps, and Support
Stand up data pipelines and integrations across our stack (Salesforce, Freshdesk, MS365 Cpilot)
Get hands-on with LLM APIs - prompt engineering, RAG basics, evaluation frameworks
Rapidly prototype and test working solutions (LLM agents, workflow automations, microapps, embedded tools, etc.)
Beyond 90 days
Own our simulation product — voice AI, LLM orchestration, context management
Launch AI features into existing BARBRI products — identify high-value integration points and ship them
Enable non-technical teams to build their own AI agents and automations — act as the expert they can lean on
Architect system integrations across our tooling ecosystem
As the team grows, provide technical direction — own architecture decisions, mentor new engineers, manage vendors
Build RAG pipelines, multi-agent orchestration, and real-world task integration.
Support and improve existing Knowledge Retrieval (search, recommendations, course assistant) projects
Projects
AI Simulation Engine: Conversational AI that helps lawyers practice soft skill — (currently in customer discovery)
Workflow Agents: AI-powered automations for Sales, RevOps, and Support that move EBITDA
Product AI: Embedding AI capabilities into existing BARBRI learning products
Who You Are
Must Have
Strong Python skills — data processing, API integrations, backend services
5+ years building production backend or data engineering systems
Hands-on LLM experience: RAG architectures, prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks
Full-stack capability: You can build the API, connect the frontend, and deploy it yourself
Bias toward shipping: You optimize for "working in production" over "theoretically optimal"
Comfort with ambiguity: you can take direction early and grow into ownership
Strong Plus
Azure fluency: You know your way around Azure infrastructure—App Services, Functions, Cognitive Services, or OpenAI deployments
Search/retrieval experience: You've built semantic search, hybrid search, or information retrieval systems
MS365 ecosystem experience (Copilot Studio, Graph API, Azure OpenAI)
Workflow automation platforms (n8n, Zapier, or similar)
Voice/speech AI experience (STT/TTS integration, latency optimization)
Legal domain knowledge or experience building for regulated industries
Experience at early-stage startups or building 0-to-1 products
Node.js/TypeScript for backend services
Mindset
Self-directed: You don't wait for tickets. You identify what matters and go build it.
Pragmatic: You'd rather ship a good solution today than a perfect one never
Curious about domain: Legal ed is niche - you're excited to learn how legal education works
Low ego: We're a small team; you'll do unglamorous work alongside interesting problems
Learning mindset: You're excited about staying current in a fast-moving field
Communicative: You can explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
What We Offer
Fully remote: Work from anywhere in the US
Greenfield ownership: Define the technical architecture from scratch
Choose your adventure: Multiple high-impact initiatives, real flexibility in how you prioritize
Cutting-edge work: You would be working at the edge of AI adoption
Direct coaching: Work closely with the Head of AI as you develop expertise
Direct business impact: Your code becomes the product; results go to the board
Shape the culture: Help your peers become AI-fluent. You're not just building systems—you're building capability.
Thrive Beyond the Basics: Our Perks Package
We believe your dedication deserves more than just a paycheck. That's why we offer a comprehensive perks package designed to support your well-being and fuel your passions. Here's a taste of what awaits you:
Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to keep you and your loved ones covered. Plus, a healthy contribution to your 401(k) retirement savings.
Work-Life Harmony: We prioritize a healthy balance. Enjoy generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, volunteer and other "personal" days, to recharge and explore your interests.
Wellness Programs: Stay healthy and happy with an on-site fitness facility in our HQ, discounts on gym memberships, and wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being.
Continuous Learning Opportunities: As an education company, we believe in the power of learning. Access our extensive library of educational resources, courses, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in both professional and personal development areas.
Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy flexible work hours and remote work options, allowing you to manage your schedule and responsibilities effectively.
Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential. Benefit from opportunities for career growth and advancement through mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities, performance evaluations, and ongoing feedback/coaching sessions.
Employee Assistance Program: Life can be unpredictable, and we're here to support you through challenging times. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, legal assistance, and other support services.
And More!
At Barbri, we believe that investing in our employees leads to mutual success. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming education through innovative technology.
Barbri is an equal opportunity employer workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Join us in our mission to empower individuals through education and technology. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and help us build an inclusive workforce.
- Department
- Corporate IT
- Locations
- Dallas, TX
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Yearly salary
- $155,000 - $178,500
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
Dallas, TX
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About BARBRI
BARBRI Global is a global learning company dedicated to meeting the legal education and specialized training needs of law students, attorneys and other professionals throughout their careers. Building on the success of its core bar courses, which have helped more than 1.5 million lawyers around the world pass a U.S. bar exam, BARBRI offers a comprehensive suite of learning solutions for higher education institutions and law-related businesses.
BARBRI Global is also the leading provider of legal education materials and tech-enabled legal learning solutions ranging from law school courses to topical overviews authored by distinguished law faculty and award-winning teachers. BARBRI's comprehensive portfolio covers products for U.S. bar prep, LSAT prep, curriculum, assessment, global license preparation, online program management, legal education materials, and professional development. BARBRI, founded in 1967, is a Francisco Partners portfolio company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices throughout the United States and United Kingdom.