Associate Director, Audience Development

🏢 Summary: Audience Development Strategist role focused on growing audience and membership through SEO, GEO, and AI-driven search optimization for consumer-facing digital platforms. The position leads technical search initiatives, manages search tools and external partners, and drives search-first strategies aligned with business and conversion goals. Hybrid work with strong emphasis on analytics, AI visibility, and technical SEO execution. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years in audience development, content strategy, or audience insights, Experience optimizing high-volume consumer-facing platforms for SEO and AI-driven search, Experience with structured and unstructured data strategies, Knowledge of semantic, agentic, and citation-based search, Experience with subscription-based or membership-driven platforms, Proficiency with Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics, Experience with SEO platforms including SEMRush, Conductor, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Lumar, Hands-on experience implementing GEO monitoring and AI visibility tools, Ability to conduct prompt testing, citation audits, and AI visibility assessments, Experience managing search projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, Strong quantitative and data analysis skills 📃 Skills: SEO, GEO, AEO, AI, Analytics, SEMRush, Conductor, GoogleAnalytics, AdobeAnalytics, SearchConsole, ScreamingFrog, Lumar, Schema, Search, Data 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. OVERVIEW Our Audience Development team operationalizes Consumer Reports' mission to create a safe, fairer, and more transparent marketplace by ensuring our trusted, independent guidance is visible wherever people make decisions—across search, AI-generated answers, and emerging platforms. The Audience Development Strategist will help grow CR's audience and membership base through search engine optimization as well as generative engine optimization, coordinating and aligning those efforts as they develop along the burgeoning AI frontier, with an emphasized and outsized lean into GEO. Reporting to the Associate Director, Audience Development, the Strategist will create a search-first culture, and influence stakeholders with a collaborative spirit to leverage search as a powerful driver of business goals, including membership revenue. This hybrid position with in-office collaboration just once per month provides excellent flexibility. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship. How You'll Make An Impact Areas of focus will include: - Lead and drive the day-to-day audience development program, roadmap, and growth. - Keep current on SEO/GEO trends, best practices, and search news. - Lead the procurement and briefing process for external partners; prioritize findings with internal stakeholders. - Evaluate, select, and onboard new technical search tools. - Utilize technical tools to analyze and identify technical SEO/GEO/AI search site issues. - Manage search projects from start to finish. - Work with external partners to establish and maintain a review process for schema and other technical search factors. - Perform periodic analysis of core web content. - Partner with the Acquisition team to ensure aligned search marketing and conversion efforts. - Develop and execute training sessions that promote org-wide implementation. - Facilitate budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting, and vendor invoicing. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: - 7+ years experience in audience development, content strategy, or audience insights roles. - Experience optimizing high-volume, consumer-facing platforms for both traditional search engines and AI-driven answer engines. - Experience developing audience strategies focused on structured/unstructured data, entity authority, semantic and agentic search, and citation visibility. - Experience supporting paywalled, subscription-based, membership-driven sites and content. - Proficiency with Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics. - Understanding of zero-click behavior, AI-driven traffic shifts, and answer inclusion metrics. - Deep experience with SEO platforms including SEMRush, Conductor, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Lumar. - Hands-on experience onboarding and implementing GEO monitoring and AI visibility tools with measurable results. - Ability to lead prompt testing, citation audits, and AI visibility assessments across major platforms. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Entrepreneurial, digitally savvy, creative, and experimental mindset. - Passion for SEO, GEO, and AEO. - Ability to guide and influence teams while managing projects from inception to completion. - Strong quantitative orientation and ability to mine data to drive strategy and tactics. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. Salary ranges: - NY/California: 137,819.17-142,948.94 annually - DMV/Massachusetts: 130,928.22-135,801.49 annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: 130,928.22-135,801.49 annually Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of protected characteristics.

🏢 Summary: Senior Marketing Associate, Membership Marketing role focused on driving digital membership growth through website optimization, performance marketing, and conversion rate optimization initiatives. The position leads A/B and multivariate testing, landing page enhancements, and cross-functional experimentation to improve acquisition and engagement. This hybrid role requires strong analytical, project management, and digital campaign expertise. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5+ years digital marketing experience, At least 3 years in digital campaign development, content management, and multivariate testing, Experience with A/B testing and real-time campaign optimization, Experience managing digital creative and external vendors, Strong knowledge of conversion rate optimization and performance marketing, Ability to analyze data and present insights to senior leadership, Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Design, SEO, and Marketing teams 📃 Skills: ABtesting, Multivariatetesting, CRO, PerformanceMarketing, SEO, UX, Analytics, Dashboarding, DigitalCampaigns, LandingPages 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Our over 5 million members (more than half of which access our information digitally) count on us to empower and inform consumers, incentive corporation to act responsibly, and help policymakers priortize their rights and interests in order to shape a truly consumer-driven marketplace. As Senior Marketing Associate,Membership Marketing, you will play a key role in helping to grow CR's digital membership. Reporting to the Director, Digital Acquisition, you will be responsible for website and performance marketing, creative trafficking, landing page optimizations, and experimentation roadmaps. Working cross-functionally with Product, Design, Brand Marketing, Performance Marketing, SEO and our 3P Partner Network, you will serve as the point person to lead conversion rate optimization projects. If you are a creative digital marketer with strong project management skills that include collaborating with others, a strong sense of project ownership and the ability to drive high quality results while managing competing priorities, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position, based in Yonkers, New York. The position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact CR's members share our commitment to put consumers first and champion what's good for all of us. In this position, you will manage and optimize the digital efforts to grow and support membership so we can continue this important work. You will also: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define the conversion rate optimization strategy and develop testing roadmaps focused on hitting or surpassing membership and volume objectives. Execute website and performance marketing initiatives, managing campaign setups, creative assets, landing page enhancements, and other digital experiments. Work alongside the Performance Marketing team to refine UX, copy, and creative elements through continuous, iterative testing. Coordinate with the Personalization Lead to assess creative performance, build reporting dashboards, and share actionable insights across the organization. Collaborate with creative agencies, internal teams, and partner networks to distribute creative assets and generate insightful, actionable reporting. Investigate and implement creative strategies on emerging digital platforms to bolster brand recognition and encourage target audiences to join as members. Utilize data-driven insights and A/B testing to pilot novel concepts and execute real-time campaign optimizations. Maintain a deep understanding of the digital environment, tracking competitor activities and emerging trends to refine ongoing strategies. Analyze CR's position within the competitive landscape by performing consistent research into evolving industry standards. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. Minimum 5+ years of digital marketing experience, with at least 3 years of experience in digital campaign development, content management and multivariate testing. You are a digital marketer with a strong creative eye e.g. design, creative and UX You've worked with external vendors on digital creative and working with marketing y to achieve business goals. You have an audience-first mindset with a commitment to maintaining and improving membership experience. You bring expertise in A/B testing with a proven track record of implementing learnings in real time for campaign success. You understand how to optimize marketing campaigns to reach and engage target audiences. You are an analytical thinker and can leverage data to inform and influence decision-making. You are comfortable presenting findings. Experience presenting results, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership. You are an Inquisitive individual with ongoing curiosity about the ever-changing digital environment and the ability to deliver innovative ideas. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have knowledge of and interest in social media channels and understanding of the interplay between audience, creative and engagement Your experience includes a mix of nonprofit and commercial. You have membership or subscription marketing experience. You have publisher paywall experience. 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 informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have 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 NY/California: $91,621.97-$103K annually All other CR approved locations (see above): $87,040.87 - $90,281.18 annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role focused on delivering AI and machine learning capabilities through scalable, production-ready applications used by millions of consumers and internal teams. The position involves building and owning end-to-end solutions across frontend, backend, and cloud, integrating AI models, data pipelines, and APIs into intuitive products. This is a hybrid product engineering role centered on deploying AI-powered features rather than training models. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years experience building production full-stack applications, Proficiency in Python and JavaScript, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience integrating with AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints, Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, Ability to work in a hybrid position without sponsorship requirement 📃 Skills: Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, SageMaker, RAG, CI/CD, APIs 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW 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; 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'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems. 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 target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have 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 NY/California: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role focused on delivering AI and machine learning capabilities into scalable, production-ready applications used by millions of consumers and internal teams. The position involves owning the full stack from frontend to cloud, integrating AI/ML services, data pipelines, and model endpoints into reliable, user-friendly products. You will collaborate with AI/ML, product, and design teams to build cloud-native, AI-powered applications and dashboards. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience building production full-stack applications, Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL databases, Experience developing backend services with Python or Node.js, Experience building frontend applications with React or similar frameworks, Experience integrating AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints, Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 📃 Skills: Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, SageMaker, RAG, CI/CD, APIs 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW 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; 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'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems. 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 target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have 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 NY/California: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role focused on delivering AI and machine learning capabilities as scalable, production-ready applications used by millions of consumers and internal teams. The position involves owning the full stack—from frontend to backend to cloud—integrating AI/ML services, data pipelines, and model endpoints into reliable, user-friendly products. This is a hybrid product engineering role centered on building and deploying AI-powered experiences, not training models. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years building production full-stack applications, Proficiency in Python and JavaScript, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience integrating AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints, Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, Ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Experience implementing authentication and API management 📃 Skills: Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, SageMaker, RAG, CI/CD, APIs, Docker 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW 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; 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'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems. 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 target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have 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 NY/California: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role focused on turning AI and machine learning capabilities into scalable, production-ready products used by millions of consumers and internal teams. The position involves building end-to-end applications that integrate AI/ML services, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. You will own frontend, backend, and cloud layers to deliver reliable, high-performance AI-powered experiences. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years building production full-stack applications, Strong experience with Python and JavaScript, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience integrating AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints, Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 📃 Skills: Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, SageMaker, RAG, CI/CD, APIs 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW 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; 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'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems. 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 target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have 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 NY/California: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Full-Stack Engineer role focused on turning AI and machine learning capabilities into scalable, production-ready applications used by millions. The position involves owning the full stack—from frontend to backend to cloud—integrating AI/ML services and deploying cloud-native solutions. This is a product engineering role centered on delivering reliable, user-facing AI-powered experiences. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years building production full-stack applications, Strong experience with Python and JavaScript, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience integrating AI/ML services, data APIs, or model endpoints, Experience developing backend services with FastAPI, Django, or Node.js, Experience building frontend applications with React or Next.js, Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 📃 Skills: Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, SageMaker, RAG, CI/CD, APIs 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW 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; 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'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience. 5+ years building production full-stack applications with Python, JavaScript, and SQL/NoSQL systems. 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 target salary range for this position is $100K-$140K. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. We have 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 NY/California: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $115K-$135K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Full-time remote Senior Research Engineer role focused on leading early-stage R&D and prototyping initiatives, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML and emerging technologies. The position drives exploratory engineering efforts, owns architectural decisions for a RAG-based chatbot, and translates experimental concepts into actionable product insights. This role operates ahead of product roadmaps, shaping strategic technical direction through rapid experimentation and innovation. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong full-stack development experience, Expertise in Python, Experience with FastAPI, Experience with React and React Native, Experience building and shipping AI-powered products, Experience designing and building prototypes from scratch, Experience with AI model fine-tuning and evaluation, Ability to lead architectural decisions for AI systems, Experience mentoring engineers 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, ReactNative, AI, ML, RAG, Chatbots, APIs, DataPipelines, ModelFineTuning, Evaluation, Architecture 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads the engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products at Consumer Reports. We're seeking a highly capable Senior Research Engineer to join our team and drive forward exploratory research engineering with particular focus on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. In this role, you'll embark on ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validate concepts through rapid prototypes, and translate timely experiments into actionable insights that guide Consumer Reports' strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate 6+ months ahead of product roadmaps. Your work will be essential to identifying opportunities and pushing our technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to Consumer Reports offices in New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligibale for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact Consumer Reports' Experimental Engineering team is dedicated to rapidly exploring and prototyping solutions that empower consumers. As a Sr. Research Engineer on our team, you will: Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test high-impact, forward-looking ideas. Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies (notably AI/ML) and translate these opportunities into actionable prototypes Serve as a technical leader on AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Reports' product testing, journalism, and advocacy work and own architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration Collaborate closely on technical planning, architecture, and implementation efforts for AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Report's product testing, journalism and advocacy work. Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams (Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, Advocacy) to share insights and ensure learnings are leveraged broadly across Consumer Reports. Establish and refine practices for documenting experiments and synthesizing research outputs to maximize their organizational impact. Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have deep experience as a full-stack software engineer, with additional depth and interest in applied research, particularly within AI/ML domains. You are a problem solver. You can take a vague problem and return with a crisp framing, a plan, and a working prototype without needing the path defined for you. You are motivated by entrepreneurial challenges, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and experienced in rapidly iterating early ideas to test feasibility and viability. You're comfortable being a senior voice on the team and making calls on technical direction, pushing back when something isn't worth building, and knowing when to kill a project. You effectively communicate experimental findings and engineering insights clearly and enthusiastically to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You understand the balance between near-term product delivery and longer-term investment in innovation, and are capable of operating effectively in early phases of product development (spike → proof-of-concept → early prototype). You have practical understanding or curiosity regarding consumer rights, consumer advocacy, product ethics, and how responsible AI can empower individuals. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have the experience. 7+ years of professional software engineering experience; a Swiss army knife of engineering skill with demonstrated expertise in Python (particularly FastAPI), frontend development frameworks (ideally React and React Native) and AI orchestration. You've built and shipped applied AI products to consumers (building data pipelines, fine-tuning models, evaluating AI tools). You have a demonstrated curiosity for solving challenging and non-straightforward engineering problems; this might be reflected in a prior research engineering position, contributions to open source projects, self-directed programming projects, or something you'll surprise us with. You bring a track record of designing and building innovative prototypes from the ground up, with examples you can walk through. You have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You have experience mentoring other engineers or otherwise multiplying the work of a team. 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 informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have 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 NY/California: $140K-$160K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $120K-$140K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $115K-$135K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Senior Research Engineer role focused on leading early-stage R&D and prototyping initiatives, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML and emerging technologies. The position drives exploratory engineering efforts, builds proof-of-concept solutions, and leads architectural decisions for a RAG-based chatbot to inform strategic product direction. This is a full-time remote opportunity contributing to innovative, consumer-facing AI products. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong expertise in Python and FastAPI, Experience with React and React Native, Experience building and shipping applied AI products, Experience designing and developing data pipelines, Experience fine-tuning and evaluating AI models, Ability to lead proof-of-concept and prototype development end-to-end, Experience with AI orchestration and RAG architectures, Experience mentoring engineers, Ability to work full-time in approved U.S. states without sponsorship 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, ReactNative, AI, MachineLearning, RAG, APIs, DataPipelines, ModelFineTuning, AIOrchestration, FullStack 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads the engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products at Consumer Reports. We're seeking a highly capable Senior Research Engineer to join our team and drive forward exploratory research engineering with particular focus on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. In this role, you'll embark on ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validate concepts through rapid prototypes, and translate timely experiments into actionable insights that guide Consumer Reports' strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate 6+ months ahead of product roadmaps. Your work will be essential to identifying opportunities and pushing our technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to Consumer Reports offices in New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligibale for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact Consumer Reports' Experimental Engineering team is dedicated to rapidly exploring and prototyping solutions that empower consumers. As a Sr. Research Engineer on our team, you will: Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test high-impact, forward-looking ideas. Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies (notably AI/ML) and translate these opportunities into actionable prototypes Serve as a technical leader on AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Reports' product testing, journalism, and advocacy work and own architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration Collaborate closely on technical planning, architecture, and implementation efforts for AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Report's product testing, journalism and advocacy work. Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams (Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, Advocacy) to share insights and ensure learnings are leveraged broadly across Consumer Reports. Establish and refine practices for documenting experiments and synthesizing research outputs to maximize their organizational impact. Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have deep experience as a full-stack software engineer, with additional depth and interest in applied research, particularly within AI/ML domains. You are a problem solver. You can take a vague problem and return with a crisp framing, a plan, and a working prototype without needing the path defined for you. You are motivated by entrepreneurial challenges, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and experienced in rapidly iterating early ideas to test feasibility and viability. You're comfortable being a senior voice on the team and making calls on technical direction, pushing back when something isn't worth building, and knowing when to kill a project. You effectively communicate experimental findings and engineering insights clearly and enthusiastically to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You understand the balance between near-term product delivery and longer-term investment in innovation, and are capable of operating effectively in early phases of product development (spike → proof-of-concept → early prototype). You have practical understanding or curiosity regarding consumer rights, consumer advocacy, product ethics, and how responsible AI can empower individuals. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have the experience. 7+ years of professional software engineering experience; a Swiss army knife of engineering skill with demonstrated expertise in Python (particularly FastAPI), frontend development frameworks (ideally React and React Native) and AI orchestration. You've built and shipped applied AI products to consumers (building data pipelines, fine-tuning models, evaluating AI tools). You have a demonstrated curiosity for solving challenging and non-straightforward engineering problems; this might be reflected in a prior research engineering position, contributions to open source projects, self-directed programming projects, or something you'll surprise us with. You bring a track record of designing and building innovative prototypes from the ground up, with examples you can walk through. You have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You have experience mentoring other engineers or otherwise multiplying the work of a team. 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 informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have 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 NY/California: $140K-$160K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $120K-$140K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $115K-$135K annually 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.

🏢 Summary: Full-time remote Senior Research Engineer role focused on exploratory R&D, leading early-stage prototyping and applied AI/ML initiatives, including technical ownership of a RAG-based chatbot. The position drives strategic experimentation, builds production-ready prototypes, and shapes architectural decisions across AI-powered consumer products. This role operates ahead of product roadmaps, translating emerging technologies into actionable solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong full-stack development experience, Demonstrated expertise in Python, Experience with FastAPI, Experience with React and React Native, Experience building and shipping applied AI products, Experience designing and building prototypes end-to-end, Experience with AI/ML systems and orchestration, Ability to lead architectural decisions, Experience mentoring engineers 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, ReactNative, AI, ML, RAG, LLMs, APIs, DataPipelines 🏢 Description: 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. Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads the engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products at Consumer Reports. We're seeking a highly capable Senior Research Engineer to join our team and drive forward exploratory research engineering with particular focus on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. In this role, you'll embark on ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validate concepts through rapid prototypes, and translate timely experiments into actionable insights that guide Consumer Reports' strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate 6+ months ahead of product roadmaps. Your work will be essential to identifying opportunities and pushing our technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to Consumer Reports offices in New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligibale for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact Consumer Reports' Experimental Engineering team is dedicated to rapidly exploring and prototyping solutions that empower consumers. As a Sr. Research Engineer on our team, you will: Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test high-impact, forward-looking ideas. Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies (notably AI/ML) and translate these opportunities into actionable prototypes Serve as a technical leader on AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Reports' product testing, journalism, and advocacy work and own architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration Collaborate closely on technical planning, architecture, and implementation efforts for AskCR, our RAG chatbot built on Consumer Report's product testing, journalism and advocacy work. Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams (Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, Advocacy) to share insights and ensure learnings are leveraged broadly across Consumer Reports. Establish and refine practices for documenting experiments and synthesizing research outputs to maximize their organizational impact. Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have deep experience as a full-stack software engineer, with additional depth and interest in applied research, particularly within AI/ML domains. You are a problem solver. You can take a vague problem and return with a crisp framing, a plan, and a working prototype without needing the path defined for you. You are motivated by entrepreneurial challenges, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and experienced in rapidly iterating early ideas to test feasibility and viability. You're comfortable being a senior voice on the team and making calls on technical direction, pushing back when something isn't worth building, and knowing when to kill a project. You effectively communicate experimental findings and engineering insights clearly and enthusiastically to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You understand the balance between near-term product delivery and longer-term investment in innovation, and are capable of operating effectively in early phases of product development (spike → proof-of-concept → early prototype). You have practical understanding or curiosity regarding consumer rights, consumer advocacy, product ethics, and how responsible AI can empower individuals. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have the experience. 7+ years of professional software engineering experience; a Swiss army knife of engineering skill with demonstrated expertise in Python (particularly FastAPI), frontend development frameworks (ideally React and React Native) and AI orchestration. You've built and shipped applied AI products to consumers (building data pipelines, fine-tuning models, evaluating AI tools). You have a demonstrated curiosity for solving challenging and non-straightforward engineering problems; this might be reflected in a prior research engineering position, contributions to open source projects, self-directed programming projects, or something you'll surprise us with. You bring a track record of designing and building innovative prototypes from the ground up, with examples you can walk through. You have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You have experience mentoring other engineers or otherwise multiplying the work of a team. 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 informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have 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 NY/California: $140K-$160K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $120K-$140K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $115K-$135K annually 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.