Junior AI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop and troubleshoot frontend and backend features for AI-driven applications under the mentorship of senior engineers.

• Assist in integrating large language model APIs, prompts, and straightforward AI workflows into products.

• Write clean, well-tested code and engage in code reviews.

• Collaborate with APIs, databases, and cloud deployments on clearly defined tasks.

• Utilize AI tools daily for coding assistance, debugging, research, test generation, and documentation.

• Proactively seek clarification and quickly address any obstacles.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation, tickets, and status reports.

• Learn and consistently apply the team's engineering practices.

• Develop and deliver AI-enabled software for client projects and internal initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0–2 years of professional experience, or a robust portfolio of delivered projects (including internships, freelance work, open source contributions, or personal projects).

• Proficient in a modern frontend framework (like React or Next.js) and a backend programming language (such as Python or Node.js).

• Basic familiarity with REST APIs, SQL databases, and authentication mechanisms.

• Some practical experience in utilizing a large language model API (like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini) in a project.

• Comfortable using Git and GitHub for daily collaboration.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

• Regular daily engagement with AI tools for coding, debugging, and learning purposes.

• Ability to verify the accuracy of AI-generated code rather than accepting it uncritically.

• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve rapidly.

• Reliable wired internet connection with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps.

• Computer or laptop equipped with an Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor or better.

• At least 8 GB of RAM and a minimum of 128 GB of available storage.

• Operating system must be Windows 10 or the latest version of macOS.

• A 1080p webcam and functional microphone are required.

• Backup solutions in place for power and internet outages.

• Working schedule aligns with Eastern Time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, including holidays.

• Preferred: Experience with projects utilizing retrieval (RAG), embeddings, or simple AI agents.

• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.

• Preferred: Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance Bonus.

• Remote work with earned flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Paid time off.