Junior AI Engineer
Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA/Mount Laurel NJ
Contract-to-Hire
About the Role
We’re looking for a Junior AI Engineer who is passionate about building the next generation of AI-driven systems. This role sits within the Connect organization and focuses on hands-on development of agentic AI solutions, infrastructure, and language model applications.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career (about 1+ year experience) who is deeply engaged in AI/ML, experimentation, and building systems from the ground up.
What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day)
Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications, with a strong focus on agentic systems
Develop and support infrastructure for AI/ML workflows
Work with and integrate large language models (LLMs) into scalable systems
Contribute across both software engineering and systems/infra layers
Collaborate with engineering leadership and stakeholders to prototype and deliver solutions
Participate in live demos and technical walkthroughs to showcase your work
What We’re Looking For
Core Skills (Must-Have)
Strong foundation in software development with exposure to AI/ML
Experience or strong interest in agentic frameworks / autonomous AI systems(key differentiator)
Familiarity with LLMs and language model integrations
Experience building or supporting infrastructure for AI systems
Blended skill set across software engineering and systems administration
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as:
Python (preferred)
Go
C++
Experience Level
~1 year of professional experience (or equivalent hands-on/project experience)
Demonstrated passion for AI (personal projects, GitHub, research, etc.)
Nice to Have
Technical or academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Prior exposure to distributed systems or cloud infrastructure
Why This Role Stands Out
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge agentic AI systems
Hands-on, build-focused environment (not a traditional dev or sysadmin role)
Direct collaboration with engineering leadership
Open, fast-moving hiring process
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103
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