Junior Automotive Engineer

🏢 Summary: Part-time Chemist/Toxicologist Senior Project Leader role focused on analyzing chemical contaminant data across consumer product categories to identify hazards and assess human health risks. The position involves risk assessment, laboratory collaboration, and translating complex scientific findings into clear safety guidance. This is a limited-duration, onsite role supporting product safety testing and regulatory compliance efforts. 🗂️ Requirements: B.S. or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, or related field, 5+ years in analytical chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, or consumer product safety, Familiarity with ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS instrumentation, Working knowledge of PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and VOC toxicology, Knowledge of FDA, EPA, CPSC, EU REACH, and Health Canada regulations 📃 Skills: ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, PFAS, Phthalates, VOCs, Bisphenols, RiskAssessment, Toxicology, AnalyticalChemistry, FDA, EPA, CPSC, REACH 🏢 Description: WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for 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. OVERVIEW CR's product and service testing center, located in Yonkers, NY, is the largest nonprofit educational and consumer product testing center in the world. Our food and product safety tests are conducted here using state-of-the-art equipment that, when combined with data, allow us to provide expert advice to consumers on topics such as lead found in a popular blender or problems found when testing a baby stroller. As a Chemist/Toxicologist Senior Project Leader on our Product Safety team, you will report to the Product Safety Manager and focus on the analysis and interpretation of chemical contaminant data across consumer product categories to identify hazards and assess human health risks. The ideal candidate will translate complex scientific findings into clear, defensible guidance to ensure consumer safety. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) with the expectation to be on-site at the Yonkers facility one day per week. This is a limited duration position ending May 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact The high-quality results you provide to reporters and policy and mobilization teams help drive change in the marketplace. On a daily basis, you will focus on: Risk Assessment: Conduct rigorous evaluations of consumer products, including personal care and household products, to identify chemical hazards and assess human health risks beyond baseline regulatory requirements. Laboratory Liaison: Collaborate with external lab partners to establish testing protocols and detection limits for key contaminants such as heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, VOCs, and bisphenols. Technical Consultation: Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders regarding chemical and allergen risks associated with both emerging and established product categories. Data Interpretation: Synthesize and interpret laboratory findings to evaluate product compliance with safety benchmarks and identify potential consumer health hazards. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have a B.S. or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. You have 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, or consumer product safety. You are familiar with ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS instrumentation. You have working knowledge of PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and VOC toxicology. You have regulatory knowledge including FDA, EPA, CPSC, EU REACH, and Health Canada. You are a strong communicator with the ability to translate complex findings for non-technical editorial teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have an advanced degree (MS or Ph.D preferred). You have a background in consumer product safety, nonprofit testing, or risk assessment frameworks (HQ, HI, MoS). FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE The target salary range for this position is $65K–$70K. Compensation will be informed by the candidate's combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation is available for any part of the application and hiring process.

🏢 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: 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 prioritize 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. 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: - Minimum 5+ years of digital marketing experience, with at least 3 years of experience in digital campaign development, content management and multivariate testing. - Strong creative eye for design, creative, and UX. - Experience working with external vendors on digital creative to achieve business goals. - Audience-first mindset with commitment to improving membership experience. - Expertise in A/B testing with proven track record of implementing learnings in real time. - Ability to optimize marketing campaigns to reach and engage target audiences. - Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage data for decision-making. - Experience presenting results, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership. - Ongoing curiosity about the evolving digital environment and ability to deliver innovative ideas. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Knowledge of social media channels and understanding of audience, creative, and engagement dynamics. - Experience in both nonprofit and commercial environments. - Membership or subscription marketing experience. - Publisher paywall experience. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location and the candidate's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. Salary ranges: NY/California: $91,621.97 - $103,000 annually All other approved locations: $87,040.87 - $90,281.18 annually

🏢 Summary: Hybrid Director, Strategic Initiatives role leading development, testing, and scaling of new business opportunities and strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and mission impact. Responsible for building business cases, running experiments, shaping go-to-market plans, and leading cross-functional execution. High-visibility position working closely with senior leadership to modernize business models and unlock new value streams. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years experience in business building, growth strategy, or operations, Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, Strong financial modeling and strategic analysis capabilities, Ability to develop business cases and executive-level materials, Experience translating strategy into execution frameworks and measurable outcomes, Experience designing and running business experiments, Eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, Residence within 75 miles of Yonkers, NY 📃 Skills: FinancialModeling, StrategicPlanning, BusinessModeling, MarketAnalysis, GoToMarket, InvestmentAnalysis, DataAnalysis, ExecutiveReporting 🏢 Description: WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for 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 an evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices. OVERVIEW CR's Enterprise & Strategy team leads the organization’s strategic vision and planning, overseeing initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, drive impact for consumers, improve the marketplace, and position CR for long-term success. As Director, Strategic Initiatives, you will develop, test, and scale business opportunities that extend the mission and create new sources of value. This is a highly visible, hands-on role working closely with senior leaders to shape the growth portfolio, incubate new models, and unlock opportunities that strengthen both mission and business. The position is hybrid and requires residence within 75 miles of Yonkers, NY. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make an Impact - Identify, assess, and develop new business opportunities, including ventures, partnerships, and business models. - Design and run business experiments to test assumptions, validate demand, and determine paths to scale. - Partner with cross-functional teams to turn strategy into execution, connecting ideas to operating models, pilots, and measurable outcomes. - Develop business cases, investment proposals, and go-to-market plans for executive and Board review. - Collaborate with external partners, consultants, and advisors to accelerate progress in high-potential areas. - Lead major cross-functional initiatives to modernize the business and explore adjacent and transformational growth spaces. - Translate strategic direction into actionable plans, milestones, and execution frameworks. - Contribute to building internal capabilities in innovation, business design, and strategic execution. ABOUT YOU - 10+ years of experience in business building, growth strategy, or operations across consulting, corporate innovation, nonprofit, or entrepreneurial environments. - Strong analytical toolkit including detailed financial modeling and strategic frameworks. - Ability to translate analysis into clear executive-level materials and decision-making tools. - Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution. - Strong understanding of business models and market dynamics. - Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive stakeholder alignment. - Strong communication skills with experience supporting executive and Board-level decisions. Preferred Qualifications - Partnership-building and/or B2B experience in growth or innovation contexts. - Experience building or scaling a new business line, product, or venture within an established organization. - Experience aligning social impact with commercial sustainability. Benefits - Medical benefits starting on the first day of employment, including behavioral health coverage and family planning. - Generous 401(k) match. Salary Ranges - NY/California: $200K–$225K annually - DMW/Massachusetts: $190K–$215K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $165K–$190K annually Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation during 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 rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, survey millions of people in the U.S. each year, and leverage an evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights. OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products. We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to drive exploratory research engineering with a focus on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. This role leads ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validates concepts through rapid prototypes, and translates experiments into actionable insights that guide strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate 6+ months ahead of product roadmaps, identifying opportunities and pushing technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact - Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test forward-looking ideas. - Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies, notably AI/ML, and translate them into actionable prototypes. - Serve as a technical leader on AskCR, a RAG chatbot built on product testing, journalism, and advocacy work, owning architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration. - Collaborate on technical planning, architecture, and implementation for AI-driven products. - Partner with cross-functional teams including Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, and Advocacy. - Establish and refine documentation practices for experiments and research outputs. - Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across the team. - Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU You have deep experience as a full-stack software engineer with strong interest in applied AI/ML research. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, rapidly iterating on early ideas, and making technical direction decisions. You effectively communicate experimental findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and understand early-phase product development from spike to prototype. Qualifications - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Expertise in Python, particularly FastAPI. - Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React and React Native. - Experience building and shipping applied AI products, including data pipelines, model fine-tuning, and evaluation. - Demonstrated ability to design and build innovative prototypes from the ground up. - Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills. - Experience mentoring engineers. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE Salary ranges: - NY/California: $140K–$160K annually - DMV/Massachusetts: $120K–$140K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $115K–$135K annually We are registered to hire in the following states and district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable assistance or accommodation during 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 rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report on consumer trends and challenges, survey millions of people in the U.S. each year, and use an evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights and safer products. OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products. We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to drive exploratory research engineering with a focus on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. In this role, you will lead ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validate concepts through rapid prototypes, and translate experiments into actionable insights that guide strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate more than six months ahead of product roadmaps, identifying opportunities and pushing technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make an Impact - Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test forward-looking ideas. - Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies, particularly AI/ML, and translate them into actionable prototypes. - Serve as technical leader for AskCR, a RAG chatbot built on product testing, journalism, and advocacy work, owning architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration. - Collaborate on technical planning, architecture, and implementation for AI-driven products. - Work cross-functionally with Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, and Advocacy teams. - Establish best practices for documenting experiments and synthesizing research outputs. - Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the team. - Foster a culture of experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU Highly Rated If: - Deep experience as a full-stack software engineer with applied research focus in AI/ML. - Ability to frame ambiguous problems and independently deliver working prototypes. - Experience iterating rapidly on early-stage ideas to test feasibility. - Comfortable setting technical direction and making architectural decisions. - Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Experience operating in early product development phases (spike to prototype). - Interest in responsible AI and consumer advocacy. Top Picks If: - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Demonstrated expertise in Python (especially FastAPI), React, React Native, and AI orchestration. - Experience building and shipping applied AI products, including data pipelines, model fine-tuning, and evaluation. - Track record of building innovative prototypes from the ground up. - Experience mentoring engineers. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE Salary ranges: - NY/California: $140K–$160K annually - DMV/Massachusetts: $120K–$140K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $115K–$135K annually Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation during 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 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 an evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as an employee, including behavioral health coverage, family planning, and a generous 401K match. OVERVIEW The Experimental Engineering team leads engineering R&D efforts in new and emerging products. We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to drive exploratory research engineering focused on innovative applications of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. In this role, you will lead ambitious early-stage engineering efforts, validate concepts through rapid prototypes, and translate experiments into actionable insights that guide strategic initiatives. Research engineers operate 6+ months ahead of product roadmaps and play a key role in identifying opportunities and pushing technological boundaries. This is a full-time remote opportunity, with hybrid work available for candidates local to New York or Washington, D.C. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact - Lead exploratory spikes, proof-of-concept projects, and early-stage prototyping end-to-end to test forward-looking ideas. - Identify strategic opportunities in emerging technologies, particularly AI/ML, and translate them into actionable prototypes. - Serve as a technical leader on AskCR, a RAG chatbot built on product testing, journalism, and advocacy work, and own architectural decisions on retrieval, evaluation, and orchestration. - Collaborate on technical planning, architecture, and implementation for the RAG chatbot. - Work cross-functionally with Digital Product, Product Testing, User Research, Data Engineering, and Advocacy teams to share insights and scale learnings. - Establish and refine practices for documenting experiments and synthesizing research outputs. - Mentor engineers and elevate technical standards across the team. - Foster a culture of experimentation, rapid learning, and discovery. ABOUT YOU You bring deep full-stack software engineering experience with applied research expertise in AI/ML domains. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, framing vague problems, building working prototypes independently, and making architectural decisions. You can clearly communicate technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and balance near-term delivery with long-term innovation. Qualifications - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong expertise in Python (particularly FastAPI). - Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React and React Native. - Experience building and shipping applied AI products, including data pipelines and model fine-tuning. - Experience evaluating AI tools and designing innovative prototypes from scratch. - Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems. - Experience mentoring engineers. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE Salary ranges: - NY/California: $140K-$160K annually - DMV/Massachusetts: $120K-$140K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $115K-$135K annually

🏢 Summary: Remote Software Engineer role focused on building and enhancing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot application, integrating AI-powered features across web and mobile platforms. The position involves full-stack development with React and Python/FastAPI, as well as implementing and optimizing OpenAI LLM integrations. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and responsible AI-driven consumer-facing solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field, 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong expertise in Python, Experience with FastAPI or similar web frameworks, Experience integrating and deploying OpenAI GPT models or similar LLMs, Experience developing frontend applications with React, Understanding of cloud services and containerization, Knowledge of deployment best practices 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, OpenAI, GPT, LLM, RAG, APIs, Cloud, Containerization 🏢 Description: WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report on consumer trends and challenges, survey millions of people in the U.S. each year, and advocate for consumer rights using an evidence-based approach. OVERVIEW We're seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our Experimental Engineering team focused on enhancing and developing our AskCR Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application. This role involves building intelligent consumer-facing features and integrating AI-powered functionalities across web and mobile platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions leveraging modern AI technologies. This is a remote position and is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact - Develop, optimize, and maintain the AskCR chatbot and associated features across user devices and platforms. - Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate user needs and business requirements into innovative features. - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable frontend code in React. - Implement scalable APIs and services using Python, FastAPI, and related technologies. - Integrate and leverage OpenAI's LLMs, including prompt engineering and foundation model experimentation. - Research and incorporate emerging AI technologies to enhance product experience. - Promote best practices in software development, security, and responsible AI usage. ABOUT YOU Highly Rated Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. - Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using OpenAI GPT models or similar LLM technologies. - Strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. - Experience developing consumer-facing applications with AI-driven experiences. - Experience with React Native and mobile app development. - Familiarity with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy, and compliance standards. BENEFITS - Medical benefits starting on the first day, including behavioral health coverage and family planning. - Generous 401K match. - Competitive, market-informed compensation based on location and experience. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process.

🏢 Summary: Remote Software Engineer role focused on enhancing and scaling a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot application across web and mobile platforms. The position involves full-stack development using React and Python/FastAPI, integrating OpenAI LLMs, and building scalable AI-powered features. Candidates will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, high-quality, consumer-facing AI solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field, 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong expertise in Python, Experience with FastAPI or similar web frameworks, Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using OpenAI GPT models or similar LLMs, Strong understanding of cloud services and containerization, Ability to work across full stack (frontend and backend), Experience writing production-ready React code 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, ReactNative, OpenAI, GPT, LLM, RAG, APIs, Cloud, Docker, Containerization 🏢 Description: OVERVIEW We're seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our Experimental Engineering team focused on enhancing and developing our AskCR Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application. This individual will play a crucial role in building intelligent consumer-facing features and seamlessly integrating AI-powered functionalities across web and mobile platforms. As part of the AskCR team, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that leverage modern AI technologies. This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact As a Software Engineer focused on the AskCR product, you will work across the stack to: - Develop, optimize, and maintain the AskCR chatbot and associated features, ensuring seamless integration across user devices and platforms. - Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate user needs and business requirements into innovative features and experiences. - Write clean, efficient and maintainable frontend code in React. - Implement efficient, scalable APIs and services using Python, FastAPI, and related technologies. - Integrate and leverage OpenAI's LLMs to enhance the chatbot's conversational and generative capabilities, including through prompt engineering and foundation model experimentation. - Continuously research, test, and incorporate emerging AI technologies to enhance product experience and maintain competitive edge. - Promote and adhere to best practices in software development, security, and responsible AI usage. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. - Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT models or similar LLM technologies. - Strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. - Experience developing consumer-facing applications incorporating AI-driven user experiences. - Experience with React Native and mobile app development. - Familiarity with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and compliance standards. Benefits - Medical benefits starting on first day of employment, including behavioral health coverage and family planning. - Generous 401K match. Salary Ranges - NY/California: $120K-$140K annually - DMV/Massachusetts: $105K-$125K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $100K-$120K annually The position is remote, and hiring is limited to approved U.S. states and Washington, DC.

🏢 Summary: Remote Software Engineer role focused on enhancing and scaling a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot application, integrating AI-powered features across web and mobile platforms. The position involves full-stack development, OpenAI LLM integration, and building scalable APIs using Python and FastAPI. Candidates will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, high-quality AI-driven consumer experiences. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field, 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong expertise in Python, Experience with FastAPI or similar web frameworks, Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using OpenAI GPT models or similar LLMs, Understanding of cloud services and containerization, Ability to build and maintain scalable APIs and services, Experience writing frontend code in React 📃 Skills: Python, FastAPI, React, OpenAI, GPT, LLM, RAG, APIs, Cloud, Containerization, ReactNative 🏢 Description: WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for 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 We're seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our Experimental Engineering team focused on enhancing and developing our AskCR Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application. This individual will play a crucial role in building intelligent consumer-facing features and seamlessly integrating AI-powered functionalities across our web and mobile platforms. As part of the AskCR team, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that leverage modern AI technologies. This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact As a Software Engineer focused on the AskCR product, you will work across the stack to: - Develop, optimize, and maintain the AskCR chatbot and associated features, ensuring seamless integration across user devices and platforms. - Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate user needs and business requirements into innovative features and experiences. - Write clean, efficient and maintainable frontend code in React. - Implement efficient, scalable APIs and services using Python, FastAPI, and related technologies. - Integrate and leverage OpenAI's LLMs to enhance the chatbot's conversational and generative capabilities, including through prompt engineering and foundation model experimentation. - Continuously research, test, and incorporate emerging AI technologies to enhance product experience and maintain competitive edge. - Promote and adhere to best practices in software development, security, and responsible AI usage. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. - Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT models or similar LLM technologies. - Strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. - Experience developing consumer-facing applications incorporating AI-driven user experiences. - Experience with React Native and mobile app development. - Familiarity with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and compliance standards. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE Consumer Reports is committed to fair, transparent pay and provides competitive, market-informed compensation based on location and candidate experience. Salary ranges: - NY/California: $120K-$140K annually - DMV/Massachusetts: $105K-$125K annually - Colchester, CT and additional approved locations: $100K-$120K annually Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.

🏢 Summary: Remote Senior Product Engineer role leading full-stack, multi-platform development of an AI-powered chatbot and related features across web and mobile platforms, ensuring robust architecture, integration, and high-quality user experiences. The position focuses on React/React Native frontends, Python-based APIs, CI/CD best practices, and cross-team technical leadership. You will drive architecture, oversee releases, resolve complex production issues, and mentor engineers. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline, 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, Strong proficiency in React, Strong proficiency in React Native, Experience building APIs with Python (e.g. FastAPI), Proven multi-platform software development and integration experience, Expertise in CI/CD practices, Experience with automated testing, Experience with observability and debugging, Ability to work without sponsorship (not eligible for sponsorship) 📃 Skills: React, ReactNative, Python, FastAPI, CI/CD, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, APIs, AutomatedTesting, Observability, Debugging 🏢 Description: WHO WE ARE Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for 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 an 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 We’re looking for a full stack Senior Product Engineer to lead the multi-platform engineering efforts for our AskCR chatbot and related AI-driven features across the Consumer Reports website, mobile app, and other digital surfaces. This role is critical in ensuring seamless integration, robust performance, and high-quality user experiences. Reporting to the Director, Web Development, you will be part of the Experimental Engineering team, driving consistent, maintainable development practices, coordinating cross-team collaboration, and overseeing the delivery of resilient software solutions. This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact As Senior Product Engineer, you will focus on AskCR, our AI-powered advisor that answers consumers' questions based on CR's trusted research and product data, including: - Leading the technical planning, architecture, and implementation efforts for AskCR's multi-platform initiatives, ensuring consistency and maintainability. - Collaborating closely with product management, design, and engineering teams to align technical strategy with business and user needs. - Coordinating cross-team engineering efforts, facilitating clear communication, effective planning, and efficient release management. - Establishing and upholding best practices for code quality, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), monitoring, and debugging across platforms. - Diagnosing and resolving complex production issues, providing timely and effective solutions. - Mentoring and guiding engineering team members, fostering technical growth and leadership capabilities. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience is required. - Strong proficiency in web and mobile development frameworks (specifically React, React Native). - Strong proficiency in building APIs with Python (e.g. FastAPI). - Proven experience in multi-platform software development and integration, with a track record of delivering high-quality production applications. - Demonstrated expertise in best practices for CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and debugging. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to lead complex projects across diverse teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Prior experience working on consumer-focused AI applications or chatbots. - Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and container orchestration technologies. - Knowledge of ethical AI practices, data privacy compliance, and secure coding principles. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location and the candidate’s combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. 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 legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.