136 Innovation Lab jobs in the United States

Innovation Lab Director

Location: Remote (Based anywhere in the United States)

OVERVIEW

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time, demanding an urgent and transformative response. The window for small, incremental action has closed; the moment for bold, emergency-level action is now.

Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) operates at the intersection of clean energy advocacy, strategic media, and civic participation to accelerate global decarbonization. Through cutting-edge media strategies, ACE combats climate disinformation, flattens the curve of clean energy opposition, increases diverse participation in our democracy, and inspires meaningful action. Our programs engage tens of millions of people annually, mobilizing audiences that traditional climate efforts often overlook.

ACEs dynamic and diverse team thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, united by a shared commitment to addressing the climate crisis. As we expand to meet this critical moment, we seek talented individuals eager to make an impact.

JOB SUMMARY

Its a regular Friday at the Lab: In a workshop youre leading, the civic engagement team just came up with a new approach to Gen Z engagement. Meanwhile, one of your researchers is piloting an AI tool that could revolutionize grant reporting. You head back to your desk to design next week's hack-a-thon that might produce our next $10M program.

This is the kind of impact we're building toward at ACE's Better Lab an internal innovation program designed to ensure we stay ahead of a rapidly changing political, cultural and technological landscape while building a culture of creativity and continuous learning. We're seeking a founding Director to build this lab from the ground up, working closely with our teams to solve problems, generate breakthrough ideas, and run bold experiments that amplify our impact.

You'll be deeply embedded in our culture, teaching design thinking and experimentation skills across the organization while also leading high-stakes experiments that could become our next big things. You'll report to our CEO and work closely with board member Jonah Sachs, author of the innovation bible Unsafe Thinking , as your mentor and strategic advisor.

WHAT YOULL DO

Build and Lead Team

• Recruit and manage team members (2-3 to start, including project managers and a multi-disciplinary researcher)
• Develop innovation methodologies and common language for the lab team and larger organization
• Create clear roles and processes that maximize team creativity, efficiency and impact

Build Innovation Culture

• Design and facilitate bi-monthly innovation workshops for all staff
• Teach teams how to frame challenges as How might we. questions that lead to lean experiments
• Create rotating fellowship programs that turn staff members into innovation champions
• Develop internal learning systems to keep teams ahead of trends in AI, politics, and culture

Lead Bold Experiments

• Collaborate with every team to identify high-impact opportunities for innovation
• Design lean, fast-moving experiments that generate real signals without getting bogged down in bureaucracy
• Coordinate with our in-house research team on experiment design
• Manage a portfolio of speculative projects with balanced risk levels
• Run organization-wide hack-a-thons to identify and fund frontier programs
• Make tough calls on which experiments to kill, scale, or pivot

Drive Operational Excellence

• Partner with teams to streamline operations and identify AI/automation opportunities
• Design research projects that answer critical strategic questions teams don't have time to explore
• Evaluate experimental results independently and push for implementation of winning approaches
• Build external reputation for ACE as an innovation leader in comms, clean energy and civic engagement
• Tell our story to funders and partners, ensuring were seen as one of the most innovative organizations in the world

EXAMPLE CHALLENGES YOULL TACKLE

• Operational Efficiency: How might we use AI to streamline grant reporting and donor management?
• Program Impact: What if we redesigned our volunteer engagement journey to double retention rates?
• Strategic Foresight: How do we stay ahead of demographic shifts as we execute our voter registration strategy?
• Culture Building: How do we get all team members to identify themselves as innovators?

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN YEAR ONE

• Cost savings and income growth equaling at least 2x the lab budget
• 2+ documented cases where lab assistance led to deeper campaign impact
• Staff surveys showing innovation programs increase job satisfaction and commitment
• 3+ examples where lab insights helped teams avoid costly mistakes or improve programs
• 4 thorough experiments on programs that have the potential to scale to $10M+ annually

WHO YOU ARE

Team Leadership and Facilitation

• 8+ years of professional experience with team leadership
• Background in design thinking and/or organizational change
• Track record of facilitating break

Description
Design Technology is Amazon Brand Innovation Lab's custom development and prototyping team that works with advertisers, 1p teams, and agencies. We focus on the conception, prototyping, and execution of branded custom experiences across the Amazon canvas. In agencies, such roles are often called Creative Technologists.
As a member of the Brand Innovation Lab's Design Technologists you will split your time between execution and strategy. You will contribute to the definition of new ad products, pre-sales prototypes, and custom campaign executions, all while working directly with Art, Copy, Interactive Experience Designers, Product Managers, Producers and Account teams.
You will have comprehensive understanding of the current state - and future - of web technology with a critical awareness of implications on user-centered design. You have strong communication skills and are comfortable with a range of technologies: React/JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, XML/JSON, Adobe Creative Suite, WCAG AA/accessibility standards, GenAI/LLMs, and have experience with Figma and AWS.
You are customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, comfortable working on highly technical teams and are skilled in collaboration with non-technical creative counterparts. You are a leader in the never-ending process of improving your own and your team's standards, writing documentation, and are able to handle multiple projects in a high-velocity environment with a high-level of autonomy. You can translate business requirements into bar-raising customer experiences by thinking first from a customer's perspective and setting relentlessly high standards to achieve them.
You are equally passionate about design and development. You have strong front-end proficiency, are a creative problem solver at the core and have a keen eye for world class functional design. You will bring disruptive ideas for how to concept, create, and deliver branded shopping experiences for millions of customers worldwide and work across desktop, mobile, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Alexa, Twitch, Amazon Live and other Amazon properties.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
· Own the end-to-end development process and deliverables from a design and technical perspective
· Provide design and technical leadership; work closely with business teams in development of campaign strategy, use cases, and technical requirements
· Concept first-to-market innovations that utilize Amazon's canvas alongside creative counterparts
· Present work to peers, product teams and Senior leadership
· Provide leadership, mentor, and coach to your immediate and extended team
· Partner with program and product managers to appropriately identify and assess features for future product offerings
Here are some things that we're looking for:
· Proven web development experience across multiple devices, web-views and browsers
· Proven ability to simplify complex problems into intuitive and elegant experiences
· Ability to deliver functional prototypes on various devices
· Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
· Ability to participate in the full lifecycle of design and development - including ideation, prototyping, development, backwards compatibility, fail-overs, validation, and user-testing
Please include your online portfolio and process examples in your application.
About the team
Brand Innovation Lab is dedicated to crafting innovative advertising campaigns and products that enable brands to distinguish themselves on Amazon. We aim to captivate our mutual customers by facilitating new discoveries, rewarding engagement, and assisting in informed purchasing decisions.
Recognizing the continuously evolving expectations of both customers and brands, Design Technologists explore new innovation avenues for brands to come to life on Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience
- Have an available online portfolio
- Have coding samples in front end programming languages
- 3+ years of ad or design agency experience
- Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Understanding and fluent usage across a broad spectrum of technologies including (but not limited to): React/JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, XML/JSON, and Responsive/Adaptive Design
- Whiteboarding, which is included of the hiring process
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite applications including Media Encoder, After Effects, and Photoshop
- Understanding of WCAG AA standards and accessibility fluency
- Experience using Figma to translate designs to websites
- Experience using AWS in production environments
- Understanding of performance and how to mitigate latency issues
- Experience building work to high accessibility standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with creative ideation and brainstorm sessions with internal and external partners
- Familiarity with Android and/or iOS development
- Familiarity with GenAI/LLMs, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Alexa, Voice Design
- BS/MS in computer science, technology, design, or equivalent professional experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $205,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Additional Information About the Role

The Innovation Lab Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in driving strategic innovation initiatives from concept to execution. This position is responsible for overseeing a dynamic portfolio of early-stage projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and maximizing impact through effective prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with a passion for emerging technologies, cross-functional collaboration, human-centered design and agile methodologies. They will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and innovation teams to evaluate opportunities, track progress, and deliver measurable outcomes that support long-term growth and transformation.

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $85.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes 410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJCs patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Childrens Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Healthcare Innovation Lab Portfolio Managers are primarily responsible for supporting the mission of the Innovation Lab through catalyzing care delivery innovations through research and development. He or she will do this through discovery, define, develop, and delivery of innovations. This management role will lead cross-functional teams and drive our innovation strategy, portfolios, and roadmap. Coordinates with stakeholders to plan and execute successful innovation implementations and provide efficient service and support. Ensures that appropriate security, legal, and regulatory protocols are in place. Trains and coaches operational teams that provide innovative resolution of strategic opportunities. As leaders in care delivery innovation, we fundamentally change care delivery for our patients and communities based on user need and rigorous testing.

Responsibilities

Research and development of innovations - Conduct discovery, define, develop, and delivery of innovations that align with our strategic priorities. PM will use a combination of Agile, Human Centered Design, and other industry methods to manage their portfolio of innovation projects; create and manage evaluation criteria to objectively assess the value of the innovation to the business; manages cross-function and complex project teams and project plans; effectively communicate progress and findings for strategic decision making and to deliver on our innovation strategy.

Build and manage stakeholder relationships - Manage and build various stakeholder relationships to ensure the success of project implementation, testing, and evaluation; ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders from business, clinical, and executive teams; Collaborate with stakeholders during the visioning and concept development of an innovation and to analyze the needs that align to strategic goals.

Conduct innovation market research - Identification of internal problem statements and emerging innovations that may drive value to our organization; conducting research to understand potential impacts of the innovation within our ecosystem.

Oversight of Lab grant activities - Oversight of Lab grant activities (Big Ideas Program), including providing Lab support for grant proposals, research project execution, and potential clinical translation into operations.

Represent the Lab as a healthcare innovation leader - Present and represent the Innovation Lab's portfolio of work at both regional and national forums to solidify our position as a leading healthcare innovation center; participate in national forums; responsible for facilitating publications.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

<2 years

Preferred Requirements

Experience

10+ years

Licenses & Certifications

AGILE CERTIFIED

Certified Scrum Master

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone.

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.

OVERVIEW

We're looking for a mission-oriented Software Engineer to join our Innovation Lab's Product R&D team: a fast-moving, cross-functional group focused on building AskCR.

AskCR is a pro-consumer, expert-backed AI that offers advice using CR's trusted information. We are one of the only AI-powered experiences backed by over 100 human experts, and incentivized to deliver on a pro-consumer mission.

As a software engineer on the AskCR team, you'll be building a modern CR experience that elevates CR's award-winning content and testing with the power of Models (LLMs). You'll be part of a nimble, impact-oriented team working on the frontier of ethical AI, helping everyday people make smarter decisions, whether they're buying a car, choosing a data plan, or navigating digital privacy.

This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

How You'll Make An Impact

As a core contributor to AskCR, you'll help us deliver AI-powered tools that earn user trust, solve real problems, and live up to CR's mission. You will:

• Build and evolve AskCR, our pro-consumer expert-driven AI, ensuring smooth, intuitive, cross-platform performance across web and mobile.
• Partner with designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to dream up user-centric features that feel magical but are grounded in real need.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable React and React code that brings the AskCR experience to life across mobile and web frontends.
• Design and implement high-performance APIs using Python, FastAPI, and modern backend best practices.
• Experiment with LLMs to fine-tune prompts, test new capabilities, and continuously improve generative outputs.
• Stay plugged into the evolving AI ecosystem; bringing in fresh ideas and tools that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Model and advocate for responsible AI development, including best-in-class trust, safety & security features.

ABOUT YOU

You'll Be Highly Rated If:

• You have the degree. You've earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• You have the experience. 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including strong backend skills in Python and familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI.
• You have real-world experience building with AI and leveraging foundation models; passion for keeping up with the ever evolving AI landscape.
• You have a solid grasp of cloud infrastructure , Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• You are a clear and effective communicator , with the ability to translate technical concepts so that they can be understood by peers in product, design, and editorial.

You'll Be One of Our Top Picks If:

• You have experience with Retrieval-Augmented (RAG) frameworks and chatbot architectures.
• You've developed consumer-facing applications, particularly those incorporating AI-driven user experiences.
• You know mobile app development or have experience with React, React
• You have familiarity with ethical AI practices , trust & safety, data privacy considerations, and/or compliance standards.
• You have shipped consumer-facing products —especially ones powered by intelligent or conversational interfaces.
• You bring a strong interest in ethical AI and responsible development.

FAIR PAY AND A JUST WORKPLACE

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation informed by location, as well as the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. It is expected that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of the posted salary range. We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT.

Salary ranges

• NY/California: $140K-$60K annually
• DMW/Massachusetts: 135K- 155K annually
• Colchester, CT and additional approved CR locations: 115K- 135K annually

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived , , creed, , , , ancestry, citizenship status, or (including , childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), and expression (including transgender status), , marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, , genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.

**City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri
**Categories:** Support Services
**Job Status:** Full-Time
**Req ID** : 92893
**Pay Range:** $92,248.00 - $50,238.40 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
**Additional Information About the Role**
The Innovation Lab Portfolio Manager plays a pivotal role in driving strategic innovation initiatives from concept to execution. This position is responsible for overseeing a dynamic portfolio of early-stage projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and maximizing impact through effective prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with a passion for emerging technologies, cross-functional collaboration, human-centered design and agile methodologies. They will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and innovation teams to evaluate opportunities, track progress, and deliver measurable outcomes that support long-term growth and transformation.
**Overview**
**BJC HealthCare** is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of 6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide 785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes 410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Role Purpose**
The Healthcare Innovation Lab Portfolio Managers are primarily responsible for supporting the mission of the Innovation Lab through catalyzing care delivery innovations through research and development. He or she will do this through discovery, define, develop, and delivery of innovations. This management role will lead cross-functional teams and drive our innovation strategy, portfolios, and roadmap. Coordinates with stakeholders to plan and execute successful innovation implementations and provide efficient service and support. Ensures that appropriate security, legal, and regulatory protocols are in place. Trains and coaches operational teams that provide innovative resolution of strategic opportunities. As leaders in care delivery innovation, we fundamentally change care delivery for our patients and communities based on user need and rigorous testing.
**Responsibilities**
+ Research and development of innovations - Conduct discovery, define, develop, and delivery of innovations that align with our strategic priorities. PM will use a combination of Agile, Human Centered Design, and other industry methods to manage their portfolio of innovation projects; create and manage evaluation criteria to objectively assess the value of the innovation to the business; manages cross-function and complex project teams and project plans; effectively communicate progress and findings for strategic decision making and to deliver on our innovation strategy.
+ Build and manage stakeholder relationships - Manage and build various stakeholder relationships to ensure the success of project implementation, testing, and evaluation; ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders from business, clinical, and executive teams; Collaborate with stakeholders during the visioning and concept development of an innovation and to analyze the needs that align to strategic goals.
+ Conduct innovation market research - Identification of internal problem statements and emerging innovations that may drive value to our organization; conducting research to understand potential impacts of the innovation within our ecosystem.
+ Oversight of Lab grant activities - Oversight of Lab grant activities (Big Ideas Program), including providing Lab support for grant proposals, research project execution, and potential clinical translation into operations.
+ Represent the Lab as a healthcare innovation leader - Present and represent the Innovation Lab's portfolio of work at both regional and national forums to solidify our position as a leading healthcare innovation center; participate in national forums; responsible for facilitating publications.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree
**Experience**
+ 5-10 years
**Supervisor Experience**
+ <2 years
**Preferred Requirements**
**Experience**
+ 10+ years
**Licenses & Certifications**
+ AGILE CERTIFIED
+ Certified Scrum Master
**Benefits and Legal Statement**
**BJC Total Rewards**
At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
+ Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
+ 401(k) plan with BJC match
+ Tuition Assistance available on first day
+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development
+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
+ Adoption assistance
**To learn more, go to ( all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Bank - Branch Workplace Technology area, you will serve as a seasoned member of a dynamic team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You will be responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's branch business objectives. As a highly skilled development specialist, your role is pivotal in creating and maintaining an array of rapid prototypes and development proof of concept (POC) deployments within a branch environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to deliver scalable results in a fast-paced and rapidly shifting environment.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Design, develop, and maintain rapid prototypes to support the evolving needs of the branch.
+ Implement and manage development POC deployments to test and validate new concepts and technologies within the JPMC network.
+ Clearly communicate with non-technical team members to gather requirements and deliver on development needs.
+ Adapt quickly to changes in project scope and direction, maintaining a focus on delivering timely and effective solutions.
+ Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and stakeholders throughout the prototyping and POC development process.
+ Continuously explore and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance prototyping and POC capabilities.
+ Demonstrate the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies and quickly acquire new skills to stay ahead in the field.
+ Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.
**Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:**
+ Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
+ Demonstrably proficient in full stack development leveraging various frontend/backend technologies, with React(JS) and Python/Spring(Java) experience.
+ Strong knowledge of software applications and technical processes on platforms like Cloud and AI/ML
+ Working experience with common cloud platforms with strong exposure to AWS architecture, environments, and services. AWS certification.
+ Proficiency in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
+ Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large corporate environments using modern programming and database querying languages.
+ Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
+ Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
+ Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Spinnaker, and Terraform.
**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
+ Prior experience with branch platforms, tools, and controls is a plus.
+ Prior experience in the financial industry and/or branch operation is a plus.
+ Experience with mobile (Android/iOS) application POCs.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

**Short Description**
Bowman has an opportunity for an Innovation Lab Lead to join our team in Reston, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
**Purpose**
The Innovation Lab Lead is responsible for incubating, prototyping, and evaluating emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the organization's operations, customer experiences, or service offerings. This role operates as a hands-on technologist and innovation strategist who explores new capabilities, rapidly tests ideas, and translates high-potential experiments into scalable digital products. The Innovation Lab Lead helps shape the organization's future by validating forward-looking concepts and serving as a bridge between research, product development, and business value realization. This role fosters a culture of experimentation, reduces risk by testing before scaling, and drives early adoption of high-impact digital capabilities. The Innovation Lab Lead plays a critical role in enabling the organization to remain agile, competitive, and innovative in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
**Responsibilities**
**Leadership and Direction**
+ Establish the framework for rapid experimentation and early-stage prototyping.
+ Serve as a thought leader in emerging technology, providing recommendations to leadership on relevant trends and opportunities.
+ Mentor team members and business partners in design thinking, innovation methods, and exploratory development.
**At the Operational and Company Level**
+ Work cross-functionally with business units, product teams, and IT leaders to identify innovation opportunities.
+ Maintain a pipeline of high-impact exploratory projects aligned to company strategy.
+ Partner with data science, engineering, and product teams to integrate lab outputs into production environments.
+ Communicate prototypes and pilot results to executive stakeholders, making recommendations for investment or iteration.
**Do the Work**
+ Design and build functional prototypes and proof-of-concept applications using modern development frameworks, AI/ML services, low-code platforms, and open-source tools.
+ Conduct technical evaluations and hands-on testing of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, extended reality, IoT, blockchain, and other innovation domains.
+ Facilitate innovation discovery workshops and technology immersion sessions with internal stakeholders to surface problems, test ideas, and co-develop solutions.
+ Lead and document structured experiments with clearly defined hypotheses, success metrics, and user feedback loops.
+ Develop sandbox environments and reusable code artifacts to support future experimentation and scaling.
+ Collaborate with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure experimentation activities follow organizational standards and policies.
+ Translate lab outcomes into executive briefings, strategic proposals, and business cases for adoption and scaling.
+ Maintain detailed records of experiments, learnings, and technical insights to support knowledge sharing and organizational learning.
**Success Metrics and Competencies**
+ High curiosity and awareness of emerging tech trends.
+ Strong technical acumen and comfort with ambiguity.
+ Rapid prototyping skills and agile experimentation mindset.
+ Strategic thinking, creativity, and user-centered design orientation.
+ Clear communication and storytelling to influence senior leaders.
+ High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
+ Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
+ Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Innovation, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in technology innovation, digital product development, or related fields.
+ Experience with front-end and back-end development, API integration, and modern cloud platforms.
+ Hands-on experience with prototyping tools, low-code platforms, or emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, XR, etc.
+ Familiarity with design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies.
+ Strong analytical, presentation, and documentation skills
**About Bowman**
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
**Our comprehensive benefits package includes:**
+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
+ Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
+ Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
**Physical Demands and Working Environment**
+ Primarily in-person or hybrid work setting based on business needs.
+ Occasional travel required (up to 15%).
+ Professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
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We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer & Community Bank - Branch Workplace Technology area, you will serve as a seasoned member of a dynamic team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You will be responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's branch business objectives. As a highly skilled development specialist, your role is pivotal in creating and maintaining an array of rapid prototypes and development proof of concept (POC) deployments within a branch environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to deliver scalable results in a fast-paced and rapidly shifting environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain rapid prototypes to support the evolving needs of the branch.
• Implement and manage development POC deployments to test and validate new concepts and technologies within the JPMC network.
• Clearly communicate with non-technical team members to gather requirements and deliver on development needs.
• Adapt quickly to changes in project scope and direction, maintaining a focus on delivering timely and effective solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and stakeholders throughout the prototyping and POC development process.
• Continuously explore and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance prototyping and POC capabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with cutting-edge technologies and quickly acquire new skills to stay ahead in the field.
• Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Demonstrably proficient in full stack development leveraging various frontend/backend technologies, with React(JS) and Python/Spring(Java) experience.
• Strong knowledge of software applications and technical processes on platforms like Cloud and AI/ML
• Working experience with common cloud platforms with strong exposure to AWS architecture, environments, and services. AWS certification.
• Proficiency in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in large corporate environments using modern programming and database querying languages.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and agile methodologies, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, GitHub, Spinnaker, and Terraform.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior experience with branch platforms, tools, and controls is a plus.
• Prior experience in the financial industry and/or branch operation is a plus.
• Experience with mobile (Android/iOS) application POCs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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**Job Description:**
**This position requires office presence of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.**
**Work Location:** **Dallas, TX**
**About AT&T**
At AT&T we're redefining the future of connectivity. At our core is a passion to serve our customers with products and services that create connections, improve lives and allow millions to share the stories and experiences that matter. Our Corporate teams are fueled by innovation and a desire to connect the world in meaningful ways. Join our team and bring your bold ideas, supporting and transforming our business across areas like marketing, finance and more.
**Position Overview:** This role will be a key member of the AT&T Digital organization focused on building and evolving new ways to drive digital adoption that improves the customer experience and drives business outcomes. This individual will be responsible for managing a new digital innovation lab and leading key strategic programs focused on improving digital adoption and the customer experience.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead and manage the Digital Innovation Lab at AT&Ts HQ that will pilot new concepts and experiences blending digital and physical experiences.
+ Partner with internal and external teams to blend market, industry, and customer research into cohesive strategies that lead to new ways to serve customers and drive business outcomes.
+ Lead and coordinate the sourcing, identification, and execution of key experiments brought into the lab including the success criteria, relevant partner teams, and own the outcomes for customers, employees, and shareholders.
+ Collaborate with teams across AT&T ensure budgets, timelines and plans are clearly documented and communicated.
+ Develop and monitor key metrics, dashboards, and reports that help integrate and modernize human and digital channels in new ways.
+ Build and manage playbooks that memorialize new approaches to working that promote collaboration, coordination, and solving complex challenges in new ways.
**Qualifications** :
+ 6-10 years of experience leading complex workstreams with multiple stakeholders with proven and quantifiable customer and business outcomes.
+ Experience driving transformation at a Fortune 500 company with agency experience a bonus.
+ Strong analytical skills and financial acumen paired with the ability to clearly communicate and articulate a point of view that includes a well-rounded perspective balancing customer, employee, and shareholder outcomes.
+ A growth and enterprise mindset.
Our **Lead Digital Customer Growth,** earn between **$143,800 - $15,800 USD** annually, in addition to benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and discounts on products and services. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
+ 401(k) plan
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Caregiver Leave
+ Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
+ Adoption Reimbursement
+ Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
+ Life and Accidental Death Insurance
+ Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
+ Extensive employee wellness programs
+ Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you'll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You'll be empowered to go above and beyond - making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you're at in your career trajectory, you'll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.
With AT&T, you'll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.
Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?
Apply today.
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Dallas, Texas
**Salary Range:**
143,800.00 - 215,800.00
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status