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:
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