AI-Enabled Software Engineer

The University of Maine System is looking for a forward-thinking programmer who loves to build things and is genuinely excited about using artificial intelligence (AI) to work faster and smarter. This is a role for someone who picks up an unfamiliar codebase, figures out how it works, and gets things done.

You’ll maintain and extend applications that support roughly 30,000 students across Maine’s seven public universities and the University of Maine School of Law and build new custom tools from requirements through deployment. System-approved AI coding assistants are a regular part of how you’ll work, and you remain responsible for the quality, security, accessibility, and maintainability of everything you ship.

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates anywhere in the continental U.S., reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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View the full job description docs.google.com/document/d/1ipEfrD8Wzg1CWeLoPs-sOVaOtPASal0404_ZTyEhPw8/edit?usp=drive_link for more information.

Schedule and Location

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates in any state in the continental U.S. (lower 48). Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern, with occasional evening or weekend work as needs arise. Occasional travel to university campuses may be required for meetings, planning sessions, or project coordination, and employees are expected to follow the University of Maine System’s Remote Work Guidelines.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee role. During emergencies such as severe weather, public health emergencies, operational disruptions, or campus closures, the incumbent may be required to continue working remotely or otherwise support critical operations.

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Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following: *

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⚠️ Work authorization: This position requires U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship or OPT extensions at any point.

EEO Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at maine.edu/title-ix/.

What We Offer: Our comprehensive benefits package docs.google.com/document/d/1taLhtgXrW297uswfS8eabUWsR-G2aljQCMTC2_fXWss/edit?usp=sharing [docs.google.com/document/d/1_ZANdObX8E2j1bhsPmHHOgCMy8TcjCMvyOEHrRX7ysk/edit?usp=sharing]can be worth up to 50% of your annual salary and is designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include: *

• Competitive salary: $72,000–$80,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is a fixed range set within a predefined wage band, so we're not able to negotiate a starting salary above it. *

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options. *

• Employer-paid benefits, including basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, with additional voluntary coverage options available. *

• Retirement plan through TIAA with 10% employer contribution and opportunities for additional tax-deferred retirement savings *

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid holidays each year *

• Tuition waiver program for employees, including graduate courses and Maine Law, plus substantial tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependent children *

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs supporting your health and well-being *

• Professional development and opportunities to grow your career within Maine's public university system *

• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance discounts, and supplemental disability and life insurance options