Regional Marketing Specialist  

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS 

The Regional Marketing Specialist is responsible for executing localized marketing strategies that drive traffic, support leasing performance, and elevate the brand experience across a portfolio of communities.  

Blending creativity with strategy, this role ensures that every campaign, partnership, and activation connects with audiences in a way that builds trust, enhances reputation, and supports the overall growth of our communities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Execute Local Marketing Strategy 

• Implement marketing plans tailored to the market, audience, and leasing goals for priority and new development communities 

• Align all efforts with the overarching brand strategy and positioning. Adjust tactics based on performance, seasonality, and market trends 

• Identify and establish relationships with local businesses, influencers, and organizations to build strategic marketing and outreach plans  

• Plan and support resident events, campaigns, and community activations 

• Strengthen the brand’s presence as a connected and engaged community partner 

Drive Traffic & Leasing Performance 

• Monitor and provide recommendations for lead generation channels  

• Analyze key reports to evaluate lead volume, quality, and trends 

• Ensure marketing efforts are aligned with each community’s occupancy goals, pricing strategy, and unit availability 

• Recommend and execute strategies to increase qualified traffic and conversions 

Brand Consistency & Experience 

• Ensure all community marketing reflects the brand voice, tone, and visual identity of Hawthorne 
  
  
• Create and manage social media content, email campaigns, and on-site collateral 
  
  
• Regularly audit and refresh community marketing materials to keep them current and impactful. 

• Coordinate signage, digital campaigns, outreach efforts, and promotional materials 

Maintain Digital & Online Presence 

• Lead and execute social media strategies for active marketing campaigns, priority communities, and new development.   

• Partners with the Digital Marketing team to ensure accuracy and optimization across community websites, ILS listings, and Google Business profiles 

• Monitor and support online reputation management, including reviews and ORA performance 

• Partner with on-site teams to improve response quality and engagement 

Collaborate Cross-Functionally 

• Work closely with Community Managers, Regional Managers, and the Marketing Team 

• Provide guidance and support to on-site teams on marketing best practices and tools 

• Act as a liaison between field teams and corporate marketing 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2+ years' experience in marketing or related fields 

• Experience in multifamily, real estate, or hospitality strongly preferred. 

• Experience in marketing, branding, or content creation 

• Strong written and visual communication skills 

• Strong self-management skills 

• Oversees timelines and proactively advances projects to ensure on-time completion 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel regularly 

• Comfort working autonomously and cross-functionally 

• Creative thinker with an eye for detail and storytelling 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: The role directly reports to the Marketing Manager, receiving interaction and guidance from other stakeholders when collaborating on various projects. 

ATTENDANCE/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position is exempt from overtime and may entail working hours as needed to perform the position requirements satisfactorily. Remote Based. Overnight, travel may be required. 

TRANSPORTATION: Must have a reliable vehicle to fulfill all the job’s functions. Must have proof of liability insurance for same. Bondable and Valid Driver’s License required. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include but are not limited to: Must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel and crouch. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. as needed. 

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with Senior Leadership team, Regional Managers, corporate team members, and outside vendors etc. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

SKILLS: The position requires the ability to work well with people and exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills. Evidence of leadership qualities must be exhibited with the region, the company and/or the industry. 

REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate course of action. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: The position requires the ability to perform advanced business mathematical functions. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING: Successfully complete pre-employment psychological and basic skills exam, including interest patterns. Pass drug test and background check requirements. 

Benefits that Matter

When you join our team, you’re stepping into a culture built around growth, wellbeing, and genuine care for our people. We’re committed to helping you thrive—professionally, personally, and financially. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Personal & Financial Benefits

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Start with 22 days of vacation, sick, and personal time
• Make an Impact: Enjoy 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
• Recharge & Celebrate:
  • 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday of your choice
  • 8 hours off to celebrate your birthday
• Future Planning: Company 401(k) match to support your financial goals.
• Financial Wellness Reimbursement: Resources to support your long-term financial health.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing great talent to the team.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to savings at over 1 million retailers and Hawthorne guest suite discounts.

Personal & Professional Development

• Comprehensive Onboarding: Feel supported and prepared from day one.
• Ongoing Learning: Tailored training programs to help you grow your skills and career.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your continued learning.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical & Vision: Comprehensive plans designed for peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance & Life Insurance: 100% company-paid coverage.
• Paid Family Leave: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave so you can focus on what matters most.
• 24/7/365 Telehealth Access: Connect with doctors anytime, anywhere.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn rewards for taking care of your health.
• Long-Term Disability Plan: Added protection for life’s unexpected moments.
• Leave Bank: Additional paid time off during medical emergencies or natural disasters.
• Fitness Reimbursement: Cash toward your gym or fitness membership.
• Mental Wellness Tools: Free premium health and wellness subscriptions (a $450 value).
• New Parent Perk: One year of free diapers for growing families.*

About Hawthorne

Hawthorne Residential Partners is a leading multifamily real estate management company headquartered in Greensboro, NC. We are proudly ranked among the Top 50 largest multifamily management companies in the United States, managing more than 64,000 apartment homes across 275+ properties and overseeing $12.5+ billion in assets throughout the Southeast, Florida, and Texas.

Hawthorne is nationally recognized for operational excellence and resident satisfaction and is currently ranked #1 in resident satisfaction among NMHC Top 50 Managers, holding the highest score of any Division I management firm in the country. Guided by our “Live It” culture to leave people better than we found them, we are committed to delivering exceptional living experiences through thoughtful execution and strong performance at every level of the organization.

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

Rithum is an AI‑first organization, meaning AI is foundational to how we work, collaborate, and grow. Across all roles, employees are expected to leverage AI to move faster, work smarter, and create repeatable patterns that benefit others. AI proficiency is a core capability, reinforced through clear standards, tooling, and ongoing support. In this role, you contribute to advancing Rithum’s AI‑first ways of working. 

As a Senior Product Manager, you own the strategy, roadmap, and outcomes for a key product area within Rithum's commerce platform. You operate largely independently, tackle open-ended and ambiguous problems, and bring cross-functional teams together around a shared vision. You are expected to have deep expertise in your domain and leverage AI-powered capabilities to rapidly shape the next generation of commerce for the world's largest retailers and brands. 

Responsibilities

• Be the owner of your product and drive the long-term vision for the world’s leading eCommerce platform, leveraging AI-first approaches to accelerate discovery, decision-making, and delivery.
• Synthesize qualitative inputs—including client interviews, support tickets, and survey feedback—using AI tools to identify themes, opportunity areas, and prioritization inputs that inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to drive efficient business processes, improve team operations, and align client needs with internal objectives. 
• Own and drive roadmap prioritization for your product area, making independent decisions on scope, sequencing, and trade-offs while incorporating AI-assisted insights and data exploration.
• Leverage AI tools to prototype and validate product concepts and workflows (e.g., user flows, wireframe descriptions, low-fidelity mocks) to de-risk ideas prior to engineering investment.
• Lead end-to-end product development & execution from concept to launch (e.g., PRDs, prioritization, client discussions, testing & QA, change management, client adoption/engagement, etc.), holding yourself and your cross-functional team accountable for high-quality, timely delivery.
• Use AI to accelerate product documentation workflows (PRDs, one-pagers, release notes) while exercising strong editorial judgment and maintaining product quality and clarity.
• Track development progress, report on status to stakeholders, and assist in managing product release cycles. Support product testing and validation to ensure high-quality releases and a seamless user experience.
• Be the voice and champion of our clients; triage incoming requests with urgency and follow-through and build relationships grounded in trust.  
• Lead and influence stakeholders across functional teams of designers and engineers to ensure successful delivery at a fast velocity; ensuring high product validation and QA standards are met.  
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain buy-in and alignment on product strategies, goals and initiatives, balancing urgency and resource availability.
• Leverage AI-assisted data exploration and analysis (e.g., natural language querying, chart interpretation, anomaly identification) to support faster, evidence-based product decisions. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications  

• 3+ years of proven product management experience within the SAAS industry with a complex enterprise level product
• Experience as a Product Manager working on AI‑powered products, AI workflows, or data & insights platforms
• Strong experience with the full product development lifecycle, including setting goals for your products, measuring the results, and quantifying the impact of features on the business
• Experience driving strategy and execution for complex, integrated software ecosystems, particularly with unifying multiple platforms
• Proven experience in supporting team-based projects, with a focus on ensuring alignment with project goals and contributing to technical teams.  
• Experience using AI tools to synthesize qualitative research (e.g., client interviews, support tickets, survey feedback) into structured themes, opportunity areas, and/or prioritization inputs.
• Experience prototyping product concepts or workflows using AI tools (e.g., generating wireframe descriptions, user flows, or low-fidelity mockups via AI) to validate ideas before engineering investment.
• Proven use of AI to accelerate documentation workflows (PRDs, release notes, one pagers, etc.) while maintaining high quality and appropriate editorial judgment.
• Comfort using AI-assisted tools for data exploration and analysis (e.g., natural language querying of datasets, AI-generated chart interpretation, or anomaly identification) to support faster, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong ability to work with vendors and internal teams, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Comfortable presenting product strategy and impact to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Analytically minded with proficiency in data-driven decision making and experience with product analytics tools
• Experience collaborating with large clients – our clients are some of the biggest in commerce
• Positive & growth-oriented mindset with a strong bias to action
• Strong and concise written & verbal communication skills with the ability impactfully tailor your communication to any audience
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences  
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelors or Advanced degree 
• 5+ years of product management experience
• PM experience at a top tech company or fast-growing startup preferably in eCommerce
• Intrapreneurial/founder mindset  
• Experience working on a global product management team  

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What it’s like to work at Rithum 

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum you will:

• Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
• Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
• Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
• Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
• Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

We believe in transparency and fairness in our compensation practices.

For this position, the expected base pay range is: $120,000-$195,000 per year. 

This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non-sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives.

For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 10% of the annual base salary.

 Benefits 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
• A 6% 401(k) match
• Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
• 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
• Life insurance 2x salary
• Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
• $65/month Remote work stipend for internet
• Culture and team-building activities
• Tuition assistance
• Career development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.

Joining Collibra’s Artificial Intelligence team

We are looking for an experienced AI Engineer who will design and deliver Artificial Intelligence solutions that improve our customers' experience and enable informed, data-driven decision making. We seek someone excited about working with cutting-edge technologies to build pragmatic, performant AI solutions. You'll collaborate with a team of outstanding builders around the world, characterized by a love for innovative technology, a desire to solve problems, and a continuous pursuit of building simple, elegant products that delight customers and simplify all levels of data engagement. You will work primarily with Data Scientists, other AI Engineers, and Machine Learning Operations Engineers, as well as teams across Collibra.

This is a hybrid role based in our Raleigh office. Our hybrid model means you’ll work from the office at least two days each week. This setup helps us stay connected, work more closely together, and keep making progress as a team.

AI Engineers at Collibra are responsible for

• Monitoring of the larger AI/ML landscape, including emerging techniques and current state-of-the-art approaches 
• Transforming prototypes into pragmatic, production-ready solutions which solve impactful business problems
• Creating, operationalizing, and supporting AI/ML models and visualizations to power actionable value and insights
• Evaluating algorithmic results for quality, adaptability, and efficiency
• Contributing to evolving our platforms for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities in support of Collibra’s data products
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers on AI best practices

You have

• 5+ years of experience delivering production-grade AI/ML projects related to business functions, incorporating advanced techniques (e.g., LLM-based applications, RAG systems, NLP, neural networks, recommendation engines)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, query authoring as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases (e.g., time series, graph, vector)
• Built and deployed production code in Python with associated AI modules (LangChain, LangGraph, Pandas, Numpy, Tensorflow, etc.)
• Experience with model evaluation, testing frameworks, and validation methodologies
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required

You are

• Deeply technical, driven, and analytical about the insights data can deliver
• Able to cut through hype and noise to identify foundational problems and build maintainable, performant solution
• Passionate about the mathematical principles powering the Generative AI revolution and how to drive sustainable value from LLMs and other GenAI technologies
• Experienced supporting diverse stakeholders and working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments
• A clear communicator who can explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Product-minded with empathy for end users—you consider how people will actually interact with AI features, not just technical sophistication
• Eager to both learn from others and share knowledge ; AI is evolving rapidly and no one has all the answers

Reporting to Collibra’s Senior Manager of AI Engineering, measures of success are

• Within your first month, you will familiarize yourself with the existing data platform and data products by diving into the architecture, existing products, and the Collibra platform ecosystem
• Within your third month, you will start to deliver new AI/ML features into our SaaS platform
• Within your sixth month, you will operationalize AI products into production environments and contribute to our AI roadmap

Compensation for this role

The standard base salary range for this position is 152,000 - 190,000 per year. This position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, and location.

In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive total rewards package, including bonus potential, equity for eligible roles, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401k plans, and more.

Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional behavior technicians!  Candidates must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment. Registered Behavior Technicians help the development of children who are on the Autism Spectrum by providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy in a 1:1 setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This therapy is used to increase critical developmental skills such as language and communication, social, and school readiness behaviors.. 

Pay Range: $17 - $23

Behavior Technician job responsibilities include:

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.

• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in client’s individualized treatment plan built by BCBA/BC.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time and following established procedures.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by BCBA/BC.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients and appropriately report all critical incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assist BCBA/BC in preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the company’s background check process.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma of GED is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and in some cases, proof of driver’s license and valid car insurance.
• Need to be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification along with a TB test if you had not had one in the past year.
• Must be able to physically perform this job, including getting down on the floor and standing up many times, lifting up to 50lbs and the ability to run/move quickly if required to do so for the interaction with and safety and protection of the children with whom you work.
• Need to be very reliable and able to show up for each scheduled therapy appointment.
• Must always be professional in terms of both presentation and conduct.
• Need to have patience to help keep our clients on task.
• Able to maintain emotional control even if a client’s acting out physically or verbally.
• A positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire new skills is a must.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to do repetitive things in a precise manner.
• Ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions.
• Strong understanding of technology to be able to record data on a mobile device and navigate digital applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cultural competency with ability to remain flexible and open minded.

Additional qualifications (not required):

• Experience working as a: Behavioral Technician, Working in some capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities, Teacher’s Aid, Tutor, CNA, Caregiver or Home Health Aide

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice. This pay scale range is the full range of potential wages Life Skills Autism Academy  reasonably expects to pay for employees with this job title and this pay scale range varies dependent on job qualifications, performance, experience, and/or seniority. This range should not be interrupted to mean that Life Skills Autism Academy currently employs any employees with this job title at the bottom or top of the pay scale range. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.

Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional behavior technicians!  Candidates must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment. Registered Behavior Technicians help the development of children who are on the Autism Spectrum by providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy in a 1:1 setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This therapy is used to increase critical developmental skills such as language and communication, social, and school readiness behaviors.. 

Pay Range: $17 - $23

Behavior Technician job responsibilities include:

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.

• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in client’s individualized treatment plan built by BCBA/BC.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time and following established procedures.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by BCBA/BC.
• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients and appropriately report all critical incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Assist BCBA/BC in preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the company’s background check process.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma of GED is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and in some cases, proof of driver’s license and valid car insurance.
• Need to be at least 18 years of age.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification along with a TB test if you had not had one in the past year.
• Must be able to physically perform this job, including getting down on the floor and standing up many times, lifting up to 50lbs and the ability to run/move quickly if required to do so for the interaction with and safety and protection of the children with whom you work.
• Need to be very reliable and able to show up for each scheduled therapy appointment.
• Must always be professional in terms of both presentation and conduct.
• Need to have patience to help keep our clients on task.
• Able to maintain emotional control even if a client’s acting out physically or verbally.
• A positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire new skills is a must.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to do repetitive things in a precise manner.
• Ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions.
• Strong understanding of technology to be able to record data on a mobile device and navigate digital applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cultural competency with ability to remain flexible and open minded.

Additional qualifications (not required):

• Experience working as a: Behavioral Technician, Working in some capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities, Teacher’s Aid, Tutor, CNA, Caregiver or Home Health Aide

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice. This pay scale range is the full range of potential wages Life Skills Autism Academy  reasonably expects to pay for employees with this job title and this pay scale range varies dependent on job qualifications, performance, experience, and/or seniority. This range should not be interrupted to mean that Life Skills Autism Academy currently employs any employees with this job title at the bottom or top of the pay scale range. Life Skills Autism Academy reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.

Who We Are:

At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND.  We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves.  #jointheband

What We Are Looking For:

Bandwidth's Research & Development (R&D) team is at the forefront of exploring and harnessing transformative technologies to define the next generation of communication experiences. We operate as a small, agile, and T-shaped group, diving deep into emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We're seeking a highly motivated AI/ML Engineer to join this dynamic team in our Raleigh, NC headquarters.

You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can rapidly iterate on ideas and prototypes. You have a startup mentality, comfortable with ambiguity and driven by a relentless curiosity to explore, build, and learn. If you're passionate about applying cutting-edge AI/ML, especially Large Language Models (LLMs), to solve real-world problems and shape future products, this is the role for you. This position requires working full-time from our Raleigh office.

What You'll Do:

• Dive deep into the latest AI/ML research, particularly in the LLM space, identifying opportunities relevant to Bandwidth's domain.
• Design, build, and test proof-of-concepts and prototypes for novel AI-powered features and services.
• Implement and integrate AI/ML models, including those based on LLMs, into potential future Bandwidth offerings.
• Collaborate intensely within a small, cross-functional R&D team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a T-shaped skill set.
• Experiment with various AI techniques, including advanced prompting strategies, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and potentially agentic systems.
• Stay constantly updated on the rapidly evolving AI landscape, evaluating new tools, models, and methodologies.
• Leverage LLM-powered IDEs and development tools (like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate the innovation cycle.
• Clearly articulate and present research findings, experiment results, and prototype demonstrations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable expertise and hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with deep knowledge in at least one specific AI domain (e.g., NLP, LLMs, Speech Recognition).
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) designing, building, and evaluating AI/ML models and systems.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and familiarity with common ML libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face).
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and associated concepts, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and various prompting techniques (e.g., Zero-shot, Few-shot, Chain of Thought).
• Experience implementing services or applications built on top of foundational LLMs (via APIs or open-source models).
• Proven ability to thrive in a small, highly collaborative team environment with an urgent, results-oriented culture. Significant experience in startups or similar fast-moving, resource-constrained organizations is highly desirable.
• A relentless curiosity and passion for exploring new technologies and techniques in the AI/ML space.
• Experience using LLM-powered IDEs or coding assistants.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Must be able to work full-time from the Bandwidth headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

Bonus Points:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related field.
• Experience with LLM training, fine-tuning (e.g., LoRa), and/or developing custom evaluation benchmarks.
• Familiarity with advanced AI architectures and concepts such as agentic systems (e.g., ReAct), multi-modal models, Mixture of Experts (MoE), or LLM tooling/external capabilities.
• Experience with MLOps practices and cloud-based ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform).
• Familiarity with AI Developer and Agentic Frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, CrewAI, Autogen)
• Experience contributing to AI/ML research, publications, or open-source projects.

The Whole Person Promise:

At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well…

• 100% company-paid Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage for you and your family with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket expenses.
• All new hires receive four weeks of PTO.
• PTO Embargo. When you take time off (of any kind!) you’re embargoed from working. Bandmates and managers are not allowed to interrupt your PTO – not even with email.
• Additional PTO can be earned throughout the year through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges.
• “Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for life’s most important moments like graduations, buying a first home, getting married, wedding anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild.
• 90-Minute Workout Lunches and unlimited meetings with our very own nutritionist.