Western Governors University
As a Staff AI Engineer at WGU, you will serve as a technical leader defining AI system architecture, deployment, and scaling strategies across the organization. You will drive platform strategy, establish LLMOps practices, and mentor senior engineers while leading complex, cross-functional AI initiatives. This role operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise in large language models and organizational leadership to elevate engineering capabilities.
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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