Nerdy (Varsity Tutors)
Nerdy (Varsity Tutors)

AI Product Engineer

RoleFull Stack
LevelMid Level
LocationUnited States
WorkRemote
TypeFull-time
Posted3 weeks ago
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About the role

Full-Stack Builder • Product-Minded Engineer • Customer-Obsessed Problem Solver

Overview:

We’re looking for an AI Product Engineer who blends the instincts of a product thinker with the execution chops of a strong engineer. This role is perfect for builders who thrive at the intersection of discovery, design, rapid prototyping, and shipping real customer-facing features.

You’ll own problems end-to-end — from understanding the customer need to designing an elegant solution to shipping polished, reliable, AI-powered experiences. You won’t be confined to “product” or “engineering” boxes. You’ll do both. And you'll move fast.

About Nerdy:

At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) - the company behind Varsity Tutors - we’re redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI™ platform fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems, setting a new bar for measurable academic impact at global scale.

We recruit the kind of technologists and operators you’d bet on as solo founders - people who turn ambiguous problems into shipping code, iterate faster than markets move, and compound their advantage with every data point. In an era where great employees can deliver 10-times the leverage of the merely good, we back those who play to win.

Fortune favors the bold. Join us.

How we compete:

  • AI-Native at every level

  • From the CEO to day-one hires, everyone builds and ships with generative AI. If you’re not wielding AI, you’re not done.

  • Entrepreneurial velocity

  • Move at founder speed, prototype in hours, and measure in real user outcomes. Slow teams die.

  • Free-market rigor

  • Ideas rise or fall on merit and results - no committees, no politics, no cap on upside.

  • Full-stack ownership

  • You design, build, and run what you ship; accountability is a feature, not a bug.

  • Reward for contribution

Pay rises with impact, not years. Outstanding results earn outsized rewards. We evaluate bothwhatyou achieve andhow you achieve it: living our leadership principles and using AI effectively are formally measured and rewarded.

  • Relentless exploration

  • Push the frontier of generative AI in live learning and - because only the paranoid survive - questioning every legacy assumption along the way.

  • Is Apolitical

You stay focused on mission-aligned outcomes, not distractions or unrelated causes.

If you’re a technically minded builder who thrives on open competition, personal responsibility, and the chance to redefine how the world learns - while continually stretching the limits of what generative AI can do - come do the most ambitious and rewarding work of your career here. Learn more at nerdy.com.

Nerdy’s shareholder letters below explain our latest products and strategy:

Qualifications:

  • Strong engineering skills in one or more areas: front-end, back-end, full-stack, systems, or similar.

  • Demonstrated ability to own a problem from concept through shipped solution.

  • Experience building software products, internal tools, prototypes, or applications.

  • Comfort working across product and engineering boundaries — writing specs, designing workflows, and building the solution.

  • Experience using AI tools to accelerate development (e.g., chat-based coding assistants, automation tools, rapid prototyping tools).

  • Excellent communication skills across cross-functional teams.

  • A customer-obsessed mindset — grounding decisions in user needs, outcomes, and real behavior.

  • Ability to move quickly, make sound tradeoffs, and iterate based on evidence.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (any major provider).

  • Comfort analyzing data, defining success metrics, and interpreting signals to guide product improvements.

  • Experience working in fast-paced, highly iterative environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and deeply understand customer problems through data, feedback, and direct observation.

  • Define AI-powered features or improvements, including writing crisp problem statements, user flows, and success criteria.

  • Prototype and build end-to-end solutions, spanning front-end, back-end, and AI-powered logic.

  • Integrate AI into products thoughtfully, prioritizing user value and reliable outcomes over novelty.

  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering to deliver high-quality features quickly.

  • Own quality and performance, ensuring what you ship is fast, reliable, and delightful.

  • Set up measurement and feedback loops to continuously improve features.

  • Operate like an owner, accountable for the impact of what you build.

Unleash Your Potential at Nerdy:

At Nerdy, you'll earn your success through meritocracy and exceptional outcomes. Our benefits reward performance and initiative:

  • Competitive Compensation & Advancement:

Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.

  • Retirement Made Simple:

401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.

  • A Remote-First Culture:

We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.

  • Flexible Time Off:

Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.

  • Continuous Learning:

Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services.

  • Supercharge with AI:

Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.

  • You’re Covered:

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.

The Bottom Line:

If you're driven by impact, energized by ownership, and excited to help shape what’s next, you’ll thrive here. We move fast, think big, and reward those who deliver. This isn’t a traditional corporate environment - it’s a place to do the most meaningful work of your career.

Required skills

Product engineering

Full stack development

AI application development

Rapid prototyping

Customer discovery

Feature delivery

Problem solving

About Nerdy (Varsity Tutors)

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