Strategist, Audience Development

🏢 Summary: Leadership role driving audience development strategy across digital channels, focusing on discoverability, engagement, and conversion through data-driven insights. Responsible for overseeing cross-functional collaboration, optimizing search and AI visibility, and managing a high-performing audience team. Hybrid position with strategic ownership of KPI frameworks and growth initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years in audience strategy, content strategy, or growth strategy in digital publishing or mission-driven organizations, 6+ years managing and mentoring teams in matrixed environments, Proficiency with multiple search analytics tools and platforms, Experience leading newsletter programs and platform packaging strategies, Experience optimizing content for AI and generative search ecosystems, Proven change management experience around audience development KPIs, Strong cross-functional collaboration with editorial, marketing, product, and analytics teams 📃 Skills: SEO, Analytics, AI, KPIs, Newsletters, YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, AppleNews, Web, App, DataAnalysis, GrowthStrategy, SearchAnalytics 🏢 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 Our Audience Development team operationalizes Consumer Reports' mission to create a safer, fairer, and more transparent marketplace, ensuring our trusted, independent guidance is highly visible wherever people make decisions—across traditional search, answer engines, newsletters, CR's app, alerts, and social and emerging platforms. In a time of information overload, misinformation, and peak distrust, this is more important than ever. We're looking for an experienced data detective, diplomat, and leader—the Associate Director, Audience Development will help drive audience strategy, activating and nurturing discoverability, engagement, and conversion across onsite and offsite channels, organic and paid, working collaboratively, cross-functionally, or independently, as needed. Reporting to CR's Executive Managing Editor, you will act as the primary liaison for audience priorities and strategic alignment across CR divisions, spanning product management, marketing, and editorial, among others. This hybrid position with in-office collaboration (Yonkers and/or NYC) just once per month provides excellent flexibility. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact As Associate Director, Audience Development you will create and continually optimize organizational standards that will help CR's digital presence evolve in parallel with consumer needs and the technical marketplace, helping humans, agents, and everything in between find and rely on our insights at critical conversion and connection moments. Drive CR's audience strategy, evolving the integration of our discoverability strategy across all channels and platforms and in collaboration with all relevant divisions, Oversee the Audience Development team, establishing technical, digital, and editorial best practices for excellence in both search results, answer engines, and nascent technologies Develop and maintain growth and optimization strategies across owned and distributed surfaces (web, app, Apple News, YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, Newsletters, etc.) in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, namely Marketing and Content Advise the Executive Managing Editor on defining and evolving audience KPI frameworks and roadmaps to measure short-term and long-term success Translate data into action: Help inform product roadmaps and editorial planning with specific and directional insights Establish cross-functional partnerships with Content, Product, Marketing, Analytics, Testing, Leadership, and other relevant teams to align on and elevate distribution, engagement, and optimization Advocate for brand visibility in AI ecosystems, ensuring attribution and authority signaling across generative engines Build, manage, and mentor an evolving audience team, comprising both full-time staff and project-based freelancers ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have the experience: 10 years in audience strategy and insights, content strategy, growth strategy for a digital publisher, tech nonprofit, or mission-driven brand. You've managed teams in highly matrixed environments: 6+ years managing and mentoring teams, as well as cross-functional initiatives. You have experience in a non-profit environment. You are proficient with multiple search analytics tools and platforms. You have proven success leading or partnering on newsletter programs and platform packaging strategies. You have excellent communication skills, bridging editorial with digital, marketing and analytical teams around shared audience goals. You've led nascent AI optimization across digital and editorial teams in publishing environments. You have proven change management experience with cross-functional teams around audience development KPIs. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have experience in a nonprofit environment. You have experience with a commerce or shopping site. 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 $160K-$180K. 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. 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 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: 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: Limited-duration Data Analyst role focused on consumer product safety, involving data analysis, risk identification, data validation, and support for investigations and advocacy initiatives. The position collaborates across teams to analyze incident and testing data, create visualizations, and improve evidence-based consumer safety decisions. Hybrid work arrangement with strong emphasis on analytical tools and project tracking. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field, Experience with data analysis and data validation, Ability to analyze incident, testing, and regulatory data, Strong attention to detail, Ability to create and maintain project tracking workflows, Strong communication and organizational skills, Ability to collaborate across teams, Proficiency with analytical software tools 📃 Skills: Tableau, PowerBI, Domo, Excel, SAS, R, Statistics, DataScience 🏢 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 CR's Product Safety team analyzes data, identifies trends and risks, maintains data quality, and translates complex information into actionable recommendations that support Consumer Reports' research, advocacy, and consumer-facing work. As a Data Analyst (Consumer Product Safety) for the team, you will report to the Director, Product Safety within the Research and Insights division. This role supports the growing needs for data analysis, data quality validation, project tracking, and product safety investigations, as well as reviewing incident and testing data, identifying emerging safety risks, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with the Product Safety team and partner cross-functionally with Content, Advocacy, Testing, and other business stakeholders to support investigations, reporting, consumer communications, and data-driven decision-making. This is a Limited Duration position, expecting to end one year after start date. There is a possibility that the position will be extended. The position is designated as a hybrid for in-office collaboration and meetings as needed. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact Areas of focus include: - Performing basic analyses and creating visualizations while working under guidance. - Interpreting data analysis and developing actionable insights. - Conducting detailed reviews of laboratory reports, incident data, regulatory documents, and consumer complaints to identify emerging product safety risks and ensure data accuracy before findings support investigations, advocacy efforts, and consumer communications. - Applying strong attention to detail when evaluating testing results and project data, investigating anomalies, validating findings across multiple sources, and translating complex information into actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making. - Creating and maintaining project trackers and workflow management tools to monitor investigation status, testing milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely execution, effective prioritization, and improved project visibility. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science) or appropriate knowledge and skills. - Ability to work collaboratively and support shared goals. - Relationship-building skills to support team and organizational work. - Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: - Proficiency with analytical software such as Tableau, Power BI, Domo, Excel, SAS and R. FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE The target salary range for this position is $77,044.04 - $79,911.99. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. Consumer Reports is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing reasonable accommodations during the application and hiring process.

🏢 Summary: Junior Automotive Engineer role at an automotive test center focused on testing, evaluating, and documenting over 50 vehicles annually, including EVs and hybrid models. The position supports vehicle data management, monitors over-the-air software updates, contributes to testing reports, and ensures accuracy of automotive content and database records. This onsite role collaborates with engineering and content teams to assess emerging vehicle technologies and maintain up-to-date test results. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science or equivalent, Up to 2 years of experience in automotive industry in vehicle-testing or related capacity, Proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel and PowerPoint, Proficiency in Google Docs, Ability to analyze and present data, Valid driver’s license, Ability to work onsite in Colchester, CT, Ability to monitor and evaluate vehicle software updates and specifications 📃 Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, GoogleDocs, DataAnalysis, AutomotiveTesting, OTA, DatabaseManagement, VehicleDiagnostics 🏢 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 At CR we know there's more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road, after all we've been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85-years. We're on the cutting edge of auto technology-buying and testing over 50+ new cars a year--including EV's, plug-in hybrids and of course, gas cars-- driving each car 2,000 break-in miles, even before we take a look under the hood. As a Junior Automotive Engineer at our 327-acre Auto Test Center, you will report to the Director, Auto Test Development. You'll work closely with our Auto Testers, Data Intelligence, Content, Video, and Communications department to test, capture and record digital vehicle-related content that contributes to how we evaluate over 50 vehicles per year. If you have a particular understanding and interest in emerging technologies including hybrid, fully electric, and software-defined vehicles, and an eye for detail that will help you monitor the vehicle test fleet for software updates and changes and assist in updating our auto database, we're looking forward to meeting with you. This is an onsite position at our Colchester, CT Auto Test Center. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance. How You'll Make An Impact The extensive testing and exhaustive feedback that CR's auto testers share is critical. This is the information that consumers rely on before they decide which vehicle to purchase. Auto manufacturers are listening as well, using findings from our data, testing and research to influence the safety, performance, and usability features included in the cars and trucks they build. Your passion for cars with advanced knowledge and insights into the automotive industry and emerging technology will play a huge part in how we test, capture, and record this influential data. On a daily basis, you may: Assist the Director, Auto Test Development in working with test engineers, and Content to ensure up to date and correct data regarding running changes, software changes, specifications, and crash test results in the CR database. Regularly review videos and road test reports associated with test cars on the CR website to ensure they remain relevant; identifies and flags content that requires updates due to vehicle refreshes or software changes. Monitor the physical test car fleet for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates; tracks version changes and evaluate how software updates impact existing test results or vehicle behavior.) Evaluate vehicles, contribute insights and write concise testing reports. Flag current events and developments in the automotive industry and brings them to a group discussion to facilitate content development. Support members of the Cars Content team by providing market data, automotive retail trends and insights to be integrated into content. Fact checks automotive data and content for accuracy. Assist in buying new test vehicles and tracking how each test vehicle is delivered. Check and review copy for Consumer Reports Online (CRO), video reviews, Consumer Reports Magazine (CRM), and other automotive products. Support the Autos product team with knowledge of the automotive retail front. Perform other duties as assigned. ABOUT YOU You'll Be Highly Rated If: You have an educational degree. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science or equivalent. You have the experience. Up to two years of experience in the automotive industry in a related vehicle-testing capacity or equivalent background. You are a strong communicator. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are proficient in Microsoft Office (including mastery of Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint) and Google Docs. Data analysis and presentation skills are a plus. You possess very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within deadlines. You have and maintain a valid driver's license. You must be able to spend time outdoors during testing and/or driving. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You understand deadlines. You have strong time management skills and can plan and organize your time effectively. You are comfortable presenting and can professionally represent CR , i.e.during podcasting. 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 $77,271.02 - $78,695.98 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. 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: 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 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 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: You have the degree. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. You have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. You have integrated and deployed AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT models or similar LLM technologies. You have a strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. You are an exceptional problem-solver with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. You have prior experience developing consumer-facing applications, particularly those incorporating AI-driven user experiences. You have experience with React Native and mobile app development. You are familiar with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and/or compliance standards. 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: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $105K-$125K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually OR 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 $000K-$000K. 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. 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: 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 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 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: You have the degree. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. You have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. You have integrated and deployed AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT models or similar LLM technologies. You have a strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. You are an exceptional problem-solver with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. You have prior experience developing consumer-facing applications, particularly those incorporating AI-driven user experiences. You have experience with React Native and mobile app development. You are familiar with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and/or compliance standards. 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: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $105K-$125K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually OR 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 $000K-$000K. 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. 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: 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: 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 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: You have the degree. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. You have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Python and web development frameworks, particularly FastAPI. You have integrated and deployed AI solutions using OpenAI's GPT models or similar LLM technologies. You have a strong understanding of cloud services, containerization, and deployment best practices. You are an exceptional problem-solver with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to cross-functional teams. You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If: You have experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures. You have prior experience developing consumer-facing applications, particularly those incorporating AI-driven user experiences. You have experience with React Native and mobile app development. You are familiar with ethical AI practices, trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and/or compliance standards. 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: $120K-$140K annually DMV/Massachusetts: $105K-$125K annually Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: $100K-$120K annually OR 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 $000K-$000K. 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. 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.