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# Junior AI Engineer

- **Company:** SFE PARTNERS LLC
- **Location:** Edison, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $85,000 - $95,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Structures, Software Debugging, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Unstructured Data, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Chatbots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Git, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us1d0c9e33ce66accdf42ea0a50b3907d1

## About the Role

Programming & Software Engineering: Expertise in Python (and optionally Java, JavaScript, or C#), unit testing, and version control (Git).
AI/ML Knowledge: Solid grasp of machine learning and AI concepts, model behavior, and experience with NLP or chatbots.
Prompt Engineering: Experience crafting and iterating prompts, including few-shot examples and output formatting techniques.
RAG and Data Handling: Familiarity with embedding models, vector databases, and unstructured data processing.
API and Integration Skills: Building and consuming RESTful APIs, microservices, and handling JSON/XML data formats.
Data Structures & Algorithms: Knowledge of lists, dictionaries, trees/graphs, and their application in efficient agent design.
Debugging & Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting abilities to distinguish between model and code issues.
Agile and Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working in sprints, collaborating across teams, and communicating technical needs.
Domain Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new industry concepts for tailored agent solutions.
Attention to Detail & Quality: Consideration of edge cases, proper data handling, and thorough testing.
Ethical Awareness: Recognize bias, confidentiality issues, and flag questionable requests.