Company Overview
Ella Tales is an innovative Canadian EdTech startup revolutionizing children’s storytelling through AI-powered, multilingual, and culturally inclusive narratives. Our platform is designed to support early literacy, foster empathy, and celebrate cultural diversity. Backed by a strong founding team and a robust roadmap, Ella Tales is entering its build-and-scale phase in Canada and is seeking talented, mission-driven professionals to join our journey.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and creative AI/Software Engineer to focus on the technical development of our adaptive storytelling platform. You will design and implement core features that drive real-time personalization, multilingual capabilities, and AI-driven content generation. This role is pivotal to transforming our educational vision into an immersive digital experience for children around the world.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, implement, and refine adaptive storytelling algorithms using NLP, NLG, and machine learning models tailored to children’s developmental stages, language proficiency, and cultural backgrounds.
· Build and maintain a scalable, secure software architecture using Microsoft Azure and GitHub-based version control to support user base.
· Collaborate with the product team to embed multilingual story rendering capabilities (e.g., English, French, Mandarin) using translation models and culturally contextualized outputs.
· Develop dynamic, user-driven interfaces for children and parents, enabling real-time personalization of content, illustrations, and character development.
· Ensure all technical systems are compliant with Canadian PIPEDA and international GDPR data privacy standards, particularly for child users.
· Conduct rigorous testing of AI features and user interfaces, debug system issues, and continuously optimize for performance, accessibility, and security.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
· 3–5 years of experience in AI product development, preferably in EdTech, gaming, or personalized content delivery.
· Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C++, with experience in frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, or similar.
· Solid understanding of NLP, NLG, and machine learning applications in multilingual contexts.
· Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably Microsoft Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub versioning.
· Familiarity with secure architecture design and child-centric UX/UI principles is a plus.
Desirable Traits
· Passion for literacy, child development, and inclusive storytelling.
· Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability in startup environments.
· Collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Freelance
Pay: $85,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Al Software Engineer: 3 years (required)
- Algorithm design: 3 years (required)
- Python, JavaScript/TypeScript: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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