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AI/ML Engineer (Entry Position)

PRAGMATIKE
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026
Location: Cambridge, MA (Eastern Time / UTC -4) Relocation package: AvailableStart date: ASAPLanguages: English (required)About the RolePragmatike is hiring on behalf of a fast-growing AI startup recognized as a Top 10 GenAI company by GTM Capital, founded by MIT CSAIL researchers.We are looking for an AI/ML Engineer (Entry Position) to join a growing AI engineering team building and deploying real-world AI systems used by Fortune 500 customers. You will work closely with senior AI, ML, and platform engineers on the development, optimization, and deployment of machine learning models in production environments.This role is intended for engineers with early professional experience who already have hands-on exposure to applied machine learning and want to grow quickly by working on real, production-scale AI systems.What Youll DoBuild, train, and evaluate machine learning models in collaboration with senior engineersContribute to deploying ML models into production systemsWork with structured and unstructured datasets to support training and inference pipelinesImprove model performance, reliability, and scalability through experimentationImplement and maintain ML code primarily in PythonMonitor model behavior and assist in debugging production issuesParticipate in model iteration, validation, and performance analysisCollaborate with backend and platform teams to integrate AI components into productsWhat Were Looking ForBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field2 years of professional experience working on AI, ML, or data-driven systems (industry, research, or applied internships)Excellent academic background, including strong grades and demonstrated university-level achievementsEvidence of academic or professional excellence, such as scholarships, honors, awards, competitive programs, or impactful projectsSolid understanding of machine learning fundamentals (supervised/unsupervised learning, evaluation metrics)Hands-on experience with ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn (required)Strong proficiency in PythonStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independentlyBonus PointsExperience with deep learning, LLMs, or modern AI architecturesExperience working with real-world, noisy datasets in productionFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Exposure to MLOps tools, model deployment, or monitoringPublications, research experience, or participation in AI/ML competitionsWhy This Role Will Pivot Your CareerLearn from MIT CSAIL–founded leadership and experienced AI engineersWork on AI systems deployed to Fortune 500 customersApply strong academic and early professional experience to high-impact AI problemsClear growth path toward mid-level and senior AI engineering rolesJoin a well-funded, fast-growing AI startup with strong technical ambitionBenefitsCompetitive salary & equity optionsSign-on bonusHealth, Dental, and Vision401(k)Pragmatike is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without discrimination. We recruit on behalf of our clients and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process. We process your personal data solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, and maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your information. Your data may be shared with our client(s) for hiring consideration, but will not be disclosed to third parties outside of the recruitment process.

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