Junior AI and Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the AI & Automation Lead while collaborating with the AI & Automation Engineer.

• Design, test, and support AI-driven applications and workflow automations within the organization.

• Convert specified business requirements into dependable solutions that minimize manual tasks and enhance operations.

• Develop and update workflow automations, scripts, and integrations in accordance with established design and development standards.

• Configure and optimize GPTs, AI agents, prompts, and tools.

• Link applications using approved connectors, APIs, and webhooks; assist in data preparation and transformation.

• Organize internal knowledge resources and evaluate retrieval outcomes for AI applications.

• Conduct solution testing, document findings, support user acceptance testing, and integrate stakeholder feedback.

• Oversee automations, investigate failures, address routine issues, and escalate complex problems as necessary.

• Record workflow logic, configurations, dependencies, and support procedures; aid in the creation of user guides and training materials.

• Engage in discovery sessions, capture requirements, and communicate progress, inquiries, and obstacles.

• Support deployments and ongoing enhancements post-review and approval.

• Complete security awareness training and adhere to information security policies.

• Identify, document, and escalate security vulnerabilities and participate in remediation efforts.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in the United States.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in software development, automation, AI, or a related technical field; internships, coursework, and personal projects are considered.

• Basic programming skills, preferably in Python, with the ability to read, write, and debug simple scripts.

• Fundamental understanding of APIs, JSON, and data exchange between applications.

• Practical experience with generative AI tools and prompting, including the assessment of outputs for accuracy and relevance.

• Methodical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn version control and team development practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to document work and articulate questions or concerns to both technical and non-technical peers.

• Understanding of data privacy, access permissions, and secure management of business information.

• Occasional travel up to 10% may be necessary.

• Additional experience with Power Automate, StackAI, Zapier, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, Azure, Copilot Studio, Git, JavaScript/TypeScript, PowerShell, RAG, or MCP is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Incentive compensation plans available for all employees.

• Company-funded 401k contributions.

• No-cost employer-covered health insurance.

• Annual BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) reimbursement up to $500.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Open and transparent culture with 1:1 coaching, performance reviews, and a continuous feedback loop.

• Unique, diverse, respectful, and high-achieving colleagues.