Junior AI Engineer (US)

Required Skills

Python
Cloud Platforms
GenAI Platforms
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.

Job Description

Job Title: Junior AI Engineer


Job Type: Full-time


Location: United States (Remote)


Experience: 1-2 Years of Relevant Experience


Job Summary:

Join our team as a Junior AI Engineer and help us push the boundaries of Generative AI applications. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues to design, build, and scale advanced GenAI systems that power innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer eager to grow their skills while building impactful, production-grade AI features.


Responsibilities:


  1. Contribute to the development of GenAI applications such as answering engines, entity extraction tools, and summarization systems.
  2. Assist in building and debugging REST APIs using Python frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
  3. Support RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines through tasks like data ingestion, embedding creation, and prompt testing.
  4. Work with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS) for data storage and retrieval.
  5. Experiment with prompt templates and LLMs (OpenAI, Mistral, etc.) under guidance from senior engineers.
  6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GenAI modules into products.
  7. Learn cloud deployment basics using AWS or Azure and assist in model or API deployment.
  8. Stay curious about LangChain, LangGraph, and emerging AI frameworks.


Must-have Skills:


  1. Python: Proficient with the language. Able to write, test, and debug code.
  2. API Development: Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or equivalent.
  3. GenAI Basics: Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, and simple RAG use cases.
  4. Cloud/DevOps: Familiarity with one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure).
  5. Version Control: Git fundamentals and collaborative development.


Good-to-have Skills:


  1. Familiarity with LangChain or LangGraph.
  2. Experience working with embeddings and vector databases.
  3. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
  4. Curiosity about agents and autonomous AI systems.

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