[Remote] AI Product Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Texas Tribune is seeking a resourceful full stack engineer with a passion for ethical, responsible AI to accelerate how their organization uses artificial intelligence in real-world news products. The role involves developing AI features for publication platforms, collaborating with product and editorial teams, and ensuring responsible use of AI in journalism. Responsibilities Develop, deploy and maintain audience- and newsroom-facing AI features in the Tribune’s publication platforms (primarily WordPress), always aligning with newsroom needs, privacy and Tribune values Work closely with product managers, designers, data, and editorial teams to scope, prototype and evolve production-ready tools that personalize content, improve accessibility and optimize workflows Integrate off-the-shelf and custom AI/ML services (such as content tagging, chatbots or personalized recommendations) into the Tribune’s core stack with attention to performance, maintainability and responsible use Uphold rigorous standards for transparency, privacy, data protection and ethical implementation, proactively addressing real-world risks Document solutions for both technical and non-technical colleagues and participate in cross-team training and workshops to improve organization-wide AI literacy Monitor, support and adapt AI-driven features post-launch, including planning for maintenance, updates and responsible sunsetting Continually track new AI/ML opportunities and risks relevant to media and journalism, communicating findings openly to the team and making actionable recommendations Contribute to the team’s broader product and platform goals — not just discrete AI experiments — by embedding AI responsibly into existing and new digital products This role is opportunistic and leveraged: In 2026, they will participate in a number of funded cohorts designed to explore the use of AI in journalism Skills Develop, deploy and maintain audience- and newsroom-facing AI features in the Tribune's publication platforms (primarily WordPress), always aligning with newsroom needs, privacy and Tribune values Work closely with product managers, designers, data, and editorial teams to scope, prototype and evolve production-ready tools that personalize content, improve accessibility and optimize workflows Integrate off-the-shelf and custom AI/ML services (such as content tagging, chatbots or personalized recommendations) into the Tribune's core stack with attention to performance, maintainability and responsible use Uphold rigorous standards for transparency, privacy, data protection and ethical implementation, proactively addressing real-world risks Document solutions for both technical and non-technical colleagues and participate in cross-team training and workshops to improve organization-wide AI literacy Monitor, support and adapt AI-driven features post-launch, including planning for maintenance, updates and responsible sunsetting Continually track new AI/ML opportunities and risks relevant to media and journalism, communicating findings openly to the team and making actionable recommendations Contribute to the team's broader product and platform goals — not just discrete AI experiments — by embedding AI responsibly into existing and new digital products This role is opportunistic and leveraged: In 2026, they will participate in a number of funded cohorts designed to explore the use of AI in journalism Early-career or mid-level background in front- and back-end web development Experience implementing AI/ML features (Python, JS or relevant APIs), ideally with WordPress plugin or integration expertise Familiarity with responsible privacy, data security and accessibility practices Understanding of how journalists and content teams operate — interest in building usable, valuable internal tools Experience with or interest in cloud-based infrastructure for AI/data workflows Scrappy, gritty and creative — you're literate in the way that AI can power your work and eager to experiment quickly on iterative projects Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance Monthly cellphone stipend 20 days of paid time off each year 12 paid holidays Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection Annual 401(k) match Support for professional training and career development Remote working flexibility Company Overview The Texas Tribune is a media organization focused on increasing knowledge and participation in state government and public policy. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship The Texas Tribune has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.